Toms Kantans vs Arkadij Naiditsch

33. ECC Open 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).

Arkadij Naiditsch2702½

Toms Kantans2524½

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Game details

White: Toms Kantans (2524)
Black: Arkadij Naiditsch (2702)
Result: ½–½
Event: 33. ECC Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Toms Kantans (2524) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2702) was played at 33. ECC Open 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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 Toms Kantans vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

Toms Kantans vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Toms Kantans vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).

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