Arkadij Naiditsch vs Viswanathan Anand

1. GRENKE Chess Classic, 2013 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52).

Viswanathan Anand27801

Arkadij Naiditsch27160

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2716)
Black: Viswanathan Anand (2780)
Result: 0–1
Event: 1. GRENKE Chess Classic
Year: 2013
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2716) and Viswanathan Anand (2780) was played at 1. GRENKE Chess Classic in 2013 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52). 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 Arkadij Naiditsch vs Viswanathan Anand?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Viswanathan Anand (2013) finished 0–1, a win for Viswanathan Anand.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Viswanathan Anand?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (ECO B52).

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