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This chess game between Gennady Nikitin (2129) and Valery Vasilievich Kichev was played at Corr Shaposhnikov Memorial in 2002 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Gennady Nikitin vs Valery Vasilievich Kichev?
Gennady Nikitin vs Valery Vasilievich Kichev (2002) finished 1-0, a win for Gennady Nikitin.
What opening was played in Gennady Nikitin vs Valery Vasilievich Kichev?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Gennady Nikitin vs Valery Vasilievich Kichev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.