Veselin Metodiev vs Momchil Nikolov

70. TCh-BUL Rapid 2020, 2020 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).

Momchil Nikolov25491

Veselin Metodiev20300

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Game details

White: Veselin Metodiev (2030)
Black: Momchil Nikolov (2549)
Result: 0–1
Event: 70. TCh-BUL Rapid 2020
Year: 2020
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Veselin Metodiev (2030) and Momchil Nikolov (2549) was played at 70. TCh-BUL Rapid 2020 in 2020 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Veselin Metodiev vs Momchil Nikolov?

Veselin Metodiev vs Momchil Nikolov (2020) finished 0–1, a win for Momchil Nikolov.

What opening was played in Veselin Metodiev vs Momchil Nikolov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).

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