Alexander Khalifman vs Mikhail I. Nepomnishay

St.Petersburg Ch, 1996 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Mikhail I. Nepomnishay24700

Alexander Khalifman26501

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Game details

White: Alexander Khalifman (2650)
Black: Mikhail I. Nepomnishay (2470)
Result: 1–0
Event: St.Petersburg Ch
Year: 1996
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Khalifman (2650) and Mikhail I. Nepomnishay (2470) was played at St.Petersburg Ch in 1996 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Alexander Khalifman vs Mikhail I. Nepomnishay (1996) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Khalifman.

What opening was played in Alexander Khalifman vs Mikhail I. Nepomnishay?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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