Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksej Aleksandrov

Moscow Aeroflot op-A 11th, 2012 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18).

Aleksej Aleksandrov2604½

Ian Nepomniachtchi2718½

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Game details

White: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2718)
Black: Aleksej Aleksandrov (2604)
Result: ½–½
Event: Moscow Aeroflot op-A 11th
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2718) and Aleksej Aleksandrov (2604) was played at Moscow Aeroflot op-A 11th in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksej Aleksandrov?

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksej Aleksandrov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksej Aleksandrov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (ECO A18).

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