Arkadij Naiditsch vs Samuel Sevian

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01).

Samuel Sevian2688½

Arkadij Naiditsch2574½

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Black: Samuel Sevian (2688)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) and Samuel Sevian (2688) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01). 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 Samuel Sevian?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Samuel Sevian (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Samuel Sevian?

The game opened with the French Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO C01).

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