Alexander Nefediev vs Maxim Matlakov

10. Chigorin Mem B, 2002 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Maxim Matlakov23121

Alexander Nefediev22610

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Game details

White: Alexander Nefediev (2261)
Black: Maxim Matlakov (2312)
Result: 0–1
Event: 10. Chigorin Mem B
Year: 2002
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Nefediev (2261) and Maxim Matlakov (2312) was played at 10. Chigorin Mem B in 2002 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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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Alexander Nefediev vs Maxim Matlakov (2002) finished 0–1, a win for Maxim Matlakov.

What opening was played in Alexander Nefediev vs Maxim Matlakov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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