Mikhail Nigametzianov vs Ivan. Rykov

2010 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Ivan. Rykov22630

Mikhail Nigametzianov23961

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Game details

White: Mikhail Nigametzianov (2396)
Black: Ivan. Rykov (2263)
Result: 1–0
Year: 2010
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Nigametzianov (2396) and Ivan. Rykov (2263) was played in 2010 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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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Mikhail Nigametzianov vs Ivan. Rykov (2010) finished 1–0, a win for Mikhail Nigametzianov.

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The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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