Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Kirill Alekseenko

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72).

Kirill Alekseenko2659½

Ian Nepomniachtchi2723½

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Game details

White: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723)
Black: Kirill Alekseenko (2659)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723) and Kirill Alekseenko (2659) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72). 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 Kirill Alekseenko?

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Kirill Alekseenko (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Kirill Alekseenko?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C72).

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