Rainer Knaak vs Benjamin Kienboeck
Sardinia World Open A, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44).
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Game details
- White
- Rainer Knaak (2472)
- Black
- Benjamin Kienboeck (2240)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Sardinia World Open A
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Rainer Knaak (2472) and Benjamin Kienboeck (2240) was played at Sardinia World Open A in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44). 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 Rainer Knaak vs Benjamin Kienboeck?
Rainer Knaak vs Benjamin Kienboeck (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Rainer Knaak.
What opening was played in Rainer Knaak vs Benjamin Kienboeck?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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