Derek McGill vs Kiyotaka Sakai
Swiss-406.2.04, 2001 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44).
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Game details
- White
- Derek McGill (1761)
- Black
- Kiyotaka Sakai (2184)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Swiss-406.2.04
- Year
- 2001
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Derek McGill (1761) and Kiyotaka Sakai (2184) was played at Swiss-406.2.04 in 2001 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44). 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 Derek McGill vs Kiyotaka Sakai?
Derek McGill vs Kiyotaka Sakai (2001) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Derek McGill vs Kiyotaka Sakai?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E44).
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