Sarin Nihal vs Arkadij Naiditsch

1. Sharjah Masters 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Arkadij Naiditsch27021

Sarin Nihal23860

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Game details

White: Sarin Nihal (2386)
Black: Arkadij Naiditsch (2702)
Result: 0–1
Event: 1. Sharjah Masters 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sarin Nihal (2386) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2702) was played at 1. Sharjah Masters 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94). 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 Sarin Nihal vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

Sarin Nihal vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Arkadij Naiditsch.

What opening was played in Sarin Nihal vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (ECO E94).

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