Matvei Nikolaev vs Boris Grachev
Botvinnik Cup 2020, 2020 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Game details
- White
- Matvei Nikolaev (1925)
- Black
- Boris Grachev (2619)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Botvinnik Cup 2020
- Year
- 2020
- Opening
- French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)
About this chess game
This chess game between Matvei Nikolaev (1925) and Boris Grachev (2619) was played at Botvinnik Cup 2020 in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11). 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 Matvei Nikolaev vs Boris Grachev?
Matvei Nikolaev vs Boris Grachev (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Matvei Nikolaev vs Boris Grachev?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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