Valerij Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Esipenko

2014 · Result 0–1 · King's Pawn Game (C20).

Aleksandr Esipenko16341

Valerij Nikolaev18160

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Game details

White: Valerij Nikolaev (1816)
Black: Aleksandr Esipenko (1634)
Result: 0–1
Year: 2014
Opening: King's Pawn Game (C20)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valerij Nikolaev (1816) and Aleksandr Esipenko (1634) was played in 2014 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Pawn Game (C20). 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won Valerij Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Esipenko?

Valerij Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Esipenko (2014) finished 0–1, a win for Aleksandr Esipenko.

What opening was played in Valerij Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Esipenko?

The game opened with the King's Pawn Game (ECO C20).

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