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This chess game between Pavle Nikolic (2655) and Ivan Sokolov (2615) was played at Rotterdam ch-NED in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (D78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Pavle Nikolic vs Ivan Sokolov?
Pavle Nikolic vs Ivan Sokolov (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavle Nikolic vs Ivan Sokolov?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (ECO D78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Pavle Nikolic vs Ivan Sokolov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.