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This chess game between Vladimir Nikiforov (2267) and Anatolij B. Kasantsev (2051) was played in 2010 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation (D96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vladimir Nikiforov vs Anatolij B. Kasantsev?
Vladimir Nikiforov vs Anatolij B. Kasantsev (2010) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Nikiforov vs Anatolij B. Kasantsev?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation (ECO D96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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