Evgenij Kretov vs Sergey Karjakin

Moscow Blitz Final 2014, 2014 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation (E30).

Sergey Karjakin27771

Evgenij Kretov22630

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Game details

White: Evgenij Kretov (2263)
Black: Sergey Karjakin (2777)
Result: 0–1
Event: Moscow Blitz Final 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation (E30)

About this chess game

This chess game between Evgenij Kretov (2263) and Sergey Karjakin (2777) was played at Moscow Blitz Final 2014 in 2014 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation (E30). 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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Evgenij Kretov vs Sergey Karjakin (2014) finished 0–1, a win for Sergey Karjakin.

What opening was played in Evgenij Kretov vs Sergey Karjakin?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation (ECO E30).

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