Artashes Minasian vs Nikolai Kushch
EUCup final, 1997 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46).
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Game details
- White
- Artashes Minasian (2545)
- Black
- Nikolai Kushch (2400)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- EUCup final
- Year
- 1997
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Artashes Minasian (2545) and Nikolai Kushch (2400) was played at EUCup final in 1997 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46). 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 Artashes Minasian vs Nikolai Kushch?
Artashes Minasian vs Nikolai Kushch (1997) finished 1–0, a win for Artashes Minasian.
What opening was played in Artashes Minasian vs Nikolai Kushch?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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