Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Fabiano Caruana

7. Kings Tournament, 2013 · Result 0–1 · Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90).

Fabiano Caruana27791

Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu26740

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Game details

White: Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2674)
Black: Fabiano Caruana (2779)
Result: 0–1
Event: 7. Kings Tournament
Year: 2013
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2674) and Fabiano Caruana (2779) was played at 7. Kings Tournament in 2013 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90). 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 Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Fabiano Caruana?

Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Fabiano Caruana (2013) finished 0–1, a win for Fabiano Caruana.

What opening was played in Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Fabiano Caruana?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D90).

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