Valentyn Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
TCh-RUS Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33).
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Game details
- White
- Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
- Black
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2759)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- TCh-RUS Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2759) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33). 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 Valentyn Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Valentyn Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valentyn Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (ECO A33).
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