Arkadij Naiditsch vs Matthias Bluebaum

GRENKE Chess Classic 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13).

Matthias Bluebaum2616½

Arkadij Naiditsch2701½

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2701)
Black: Matthias Bluebaum (2616)
Result: ½–½
Event: GRENKE Chess Classic 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2701) and Matthias Bluebaum (2616) was played at GRENKE Chess Classic 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13). 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 Matthias Bluebaum?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Matthias Bluebaum (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Matthias Bluebaum?

The game opened with the English Opening: Agincourt Defense (ECO A13).

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