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This chess game between Matvei Nikolaev (1936) and Vladislav Shishkin (1568) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2021 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matvei Nikolaev vs Vladislav Shishkin?
Matvei Nikolaev vs Vladislav Shishkin (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Matvei Nikolaev vs Vladislav Shishkin?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matvei Nikolaev vs Vladislav Shishkin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.