Sergey Nikiforov vs Oliver Barnes

Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Masters, 2026 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08).

Oliver Barnes20661

Sergey Nikiforov19330

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Game details

White: Sergey Nikiforov (1933)
Black: Oliver Barnes (2066)
Result: 0–1
Event: Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Masters
Year: 2026
Opening: King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergey Nikiforov (1933) and Oliver Barnes (2066) was played at Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Masters in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08). 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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Who won Sergey Nikiforov vs Oliver Barnes?

Sergey Nikiforov vs Oliver Barnes (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Oliver Barnes.

What opening was played in Sergey Nikiforov vs Oliver Barnes?

The game opened with the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (ECO A08).

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