Arkadij Naiditsch vs Konstantin Nikologorskiy

European Rapid 2011, 2011 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53).

Konstantin Nikologorskiy23360

Arkadij Naiditsch27121

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2712)
Black: Konstantin Nikologorskiy (2336)
Result: 1–0
Event: European Rapid 2011
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2712) and Konstantin Nikologorskiy (2336) was played at European Rapid 2011 in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53). 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 Konstantin Nikologorskiy?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Konstantin Nikologorskiy (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Arkadij Naiditsch.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Konstantin Nikologorskiy?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (ECO B53).

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