Arturs Neiksans vs Rafael Stern

Bundesliga 2016-17, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C98).

Rafael Stern2521½

Arturs Neiksans2599½

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Game details

White: Arturs Neiksans (2599)
Black: Rafael Stern (2521)
Result: ½–½
Event: Bundesliga 2016-17
Year: 2017
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C98)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arturs Neiksans (2599) and Rafael Stern (2521) was played at Bundesliga 2016-17 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C98). 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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Arturs Neiksans vs Rafael Stern (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Arturs Neiksans vs Rafael Stern?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C98).

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