Mikhail Kobalia vs Mihail Nikitenko

TCh-RUS Rapid 2023, 2023 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72).

Mihail Nikitenko25271

Mikhail Kobalia25420

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Game details

White: Mikhail Kobalia (2542)
Black: Mihail Nikitenko (2527)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-RUS Rapid 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Kobalia (2542) and Mihail Nikitenko (2527) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2023 in 2023 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72). 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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Mikhail Kobalia vs Mihail Nikitenko (2023) finished 0–1, a win for Mihail Nikitenko.

What opening was played in Mikhail Kobalia vs Mihail Nikitenko?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C72).

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