Mihail Nikitenko vs Paulius Pultinevicius

15. Somov Memorial 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90).

Paulius Pultinevicius23950

Mihail Nikitenko24081

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Game details

White: Mihail Nikitenko (2408)
Black: Paulius Pultinevicius (2395)
Result: 1–0
Event: 15. Somov Memorial 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mihail Nikitenko (2408) and Paulius Pultinevicius (2395) was played at 15. Somov Memorial 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90). 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 Mihail Nikitenko vs Paulius Pultinevicius?

Mihail Nikitenko vs Paulius Pultinevicius (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Mihail Nikitenko.

What opening was played in Mihail Nikitenko vs Paulius Pultinevicius?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (ECO C90).

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