Arkadij Naiditsch vs Stelios Halkias

European Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (C49).

Stelios Halkias25850

Arkadij Naiditsch26871

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2687)
Black: Stelios Halkias (2585)
Result: 1–0
Event: European Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (C49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2687) and Stelios Halkias (2585) was played at European Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (C49). 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 Stelios Halkias?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Stelios Halkias (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Arkadij Naiditsch.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Stelios Halkias?

The game opened with the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (ECO C49).

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