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This chess game between Kumar K. Nikhilesh (2218) and Raymond Kaufman (2345) was played at 22. North American Open in 2012 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kumar K. Nikhilesh vs Raymond Kaufman?
Kumar K. Nikhilesh vs Raymond Kaufman (2012) finished 1-0, a win for Kumar K. Nikhilesh.
What opening was played in Kumar K. Nikhilesh vs Raymond Kaufman?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kumar K. Nikhilesh vs Raymond Kaufman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.