Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70).

Ian Nepomniachtchi27190

Murtas Kazhgaleyev25821

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Game details

White: Murtas Kazhgaleyev (2582)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)
Result: 1–0
Event: Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup
Year: 2016
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70)

About this chess game

This chess game between Murtas Kazhgaleyev (2582) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) was played at Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70). 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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Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Murtas Kazhgaleyev.

What opening was played in Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (ECO D70).

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