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This chess game between Yuri Nikitin and Gennadi Zaichik (2470) was played at Riga in 1975 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense (E59).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yuri Nikitin vs Gennadi Zaichik?
Yuri Nikitin vs Gennadi Zaichik (1975) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yuri Nikitin vs Gennadi Zaichik?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense (ECO E59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yuri Nikitin vs Gennadi Zaichik, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.