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This chess game between Mikhail I. Nepomnishay (2465) and Sergey Ionov (2530) was played at St Petersburg Ch in 1997 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mikhail I. Nepomnishay vs Sergey Ionov?
Mikhail I. Nepomnishay vs Sergey Ionov (1997) finished 0-1, a win for Sergey Ionov.
What opening was played in Mikhail I. Nepomnishay vs Sergey Ionov?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (ECO E16).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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