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This chess game between Victoria Merkulova (1947) and Mihail Nikitenko (2529) was played at Botvinnik Cup 2024 in 2024 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Victoria Merkulova vs Mihail Nikitenko?
Victoria Merkulova vs Mihail Nikitenko (2024) finished 0-1, a win for Mihail Nikitenko.
What opening was played in Victoria Merkulova vs Mihail Nikitenko?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C74).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Victoria Merkulova vs Mihail Nikitenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.