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This chess game between Alexa Nikolaev (1976) and Maksim Chigaev (2111) was played at Maestro Open in 2008 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (B09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexa Nikolaev vs Maksim Chigaev?
Alexa Nikolaev vs Maksim Chigaev (2008) finished 0-1, a win for Maksim Chigaev.
What opening was played in Alexa Nikolaev vs Maksim Chigaev?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (ECO B09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexa Nikolaev vs Maksim Chigaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.