Sasho Nikolov vs Maj Zirkelbach
11. Portoroz Open 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Game details
- White
- Sasho Nikolov (2342)
- Black
- Maj Zirkelbach (2160)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 11. Portoroz Open 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sasho Nikolov (2342) and Maj Zirkelbach (2160) was played at 11. Portoroz Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Sasho Nikolov vs Maj Zirkelbach?
Sasho Nikolov vs Maj Zirkelbach (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Sasho Nikolov.
What opening was played in Sasho Nikolov vs Maj Zirkelbach?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
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