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This chess game between Dmitry Nikitchuk and Vladimir Sabanin was played at Ukraine (championnat g-16 demifinale) in 2003 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Dmitry Nikitchuk vs Vladimir Sabanin?
Dmitry Nikitchuk vs Vladimir Sabanin (2003) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Dmitry Nikitchuk vs Vladimir Sabanin?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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