Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Sergei Nikiforov (1637) and Nikolay Vaganov (1908) was played at Polyarniy Krug in 2006 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).
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.
Looking for more Sergei Nikiforov games or Nikolay Vaganov games? This Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov?
Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov (2006) finished 1-0, a win for Sergei Nikiforov.
What opening was played in Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergei Nikiforov vs Nikolay Vaganov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.