Arkadij Naiditsch vs R Praggnanandhaa

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).

R Praggnanandhaa27611

Arkadij Naiditsch25740

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Black: R Praggnanandhaa (2761)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) and R Praggnanandhaa (2761) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 R Praggnanandhaa?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs R Praggnanandhaa (2025) finished 0–1, a win for R Praggnanandhaa.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs R Praggnanandhaa?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).

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