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This chess game between Ilya Nikolaev (2092) and Valentin Airapetian (1791) was played in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilya Nikolaev vs Valentin Airapetian?
Ilya Nikolaev vs Valentin Airapetian (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Ilya Nikolaev.
What opening was played in Ilya Nikolaev vs Valentin Airapetian?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilya Nikolaev vs Valentin Airapetian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.