Sarin Nihal vs Richard Rapport

FIDE World Rapid Team, 2024 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Richard Rapport2715½

Sarin Nihal2668½

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Game details

White: Sarin Nihal (2668)
Black: Richard Rapport (2715)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid Team
Year: 2024
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sarin Nihal (2668) and Richard Rapport (2715) was played at FIDE World Rapid Team in 2024 and finished ½–½. 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 Richard Rapport?

Sarin Nihal vs Richard Rapport (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sarin Nihal vs Richard Rapport?

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

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