Andre Nielsen vs Francis Rayner
Hastings Masters 2024/25 98th, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44).
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Game details
- White
- Andre Nielsen (2276)
- Black
- Francis Rayner (2013)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Hastings Masters 2024/25 98th
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Andre Nielsen (2276) and Francis Rayner (2013) was played at Hastings Masters 2024/25 98th in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44). 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 Andre Nielsen vs Francis Rayner?
Andre Nielsen vs Francis Rayner (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Andre Nielsen.
What opening was played in Andre Nielsen vs Francis Rayner?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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