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This chess game between Erik J Nickels (1823) and Tianming Xie (1798) was played at 1. OCF FIDE Fall Open in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Erik J Nickels vs Tianming Xie?
Erik J Nickels vs Tianming Xie (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Erik J Nickels vs Tianming Xie?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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