Davit Jojua vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

European Championship 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99).

Ian Nepomniachtchi2714½

Davit Jojua2579½

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Game details

White: Davit Jojua (2579)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2714)
Result: ½–½
Event: European Championship 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99)

About this chess game

This chess game between Davit Jojua (2579) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2714) was played at European Championship 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Davit Jojua vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Davit Jojua vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Davit Jojua vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (ECO D99).

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