Victoria Merkulova vs Mihail Nikitenko

Botvinnik Cup 2024, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74).

Mihail Nikitenko25291

Victoria Merkulova19470

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Game details

White: Victoria Merkulova (1947)
Black: Mihail Nikitenko (2529)
Result: 0–1
Event: Botvinnik Cup 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74)

About this chess game

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). 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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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).

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