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This chess game between Pavle Nikolic (2655) and Jan H Timman (2630) was played at Rotterdam ch-NED playoff 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 Jan H Timman?
Pavle Nikolic vs Jan H Timman (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavle Nikolic vs Jan H Timman?
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 Jan H Timman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.