Arkadij Naiditsch vs Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger

21. TCh-CRO 1a 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger2497½

Arkadij Naiditsch2708½

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2708)
Black: Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger (2497)
Result: ½–½
Event: 21. TCh-CRO 1a 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2708) and Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger (2497) was played at 21. TCh-CRO 1a 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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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Arkadij Naiditsch vs Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Jan Michael, Dr. Sprenger?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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