Rail Makhmutov vs Alexey Sarana

TCh-RUS Premier 2020, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42).

Alexey Sarana2636½

Rail Makhmutov2442½

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Game details

White: Rail Makhmutov (2442)
Black: Alexey Sarana (2636)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2020
Year: 2020
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rail Makhmutov (2442) and Alexey Sarana (2636) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2020 in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42). 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 Rail Makhmutov vs Alexey Sarana?

Rail Makhmutov vs Alexey Sarana (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Rail Makhmutov vs Alexey Sarana?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (ECO E42).

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