Sergei Lobanov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 31+, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41).

Ian Nepomniachtchi2723½

Sergei Lobanov2527½

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Game details

White: Sergei Lobanov (2527)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergei Lobanov (2527) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 31+ in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41). 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 Sergei Lobanov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Sergei Lobanov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sergei Lobanov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (ECO E41).

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