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This chess game between Aleksey Novikov (1777) and Vladimir Matrosov (1906) was played in 2017 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Aleksey Novikov vs Vladimir Matrosov?
Aleksey Novikov vs Vladimir Matrosov (2017) finished 1-0, a win for Aleksey Novikov.
What opening was played in Aleksey Novikov vs Vladimir Matrosov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Aleksey Novikov vs Vladimir Matrosov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.