Said-Rezo Novikov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

RUS Ch u20, 2005 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Ian Nepomniachtchi24830

Said-Rezo Novikov25141

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Game details

White: Said-Rezo Novikov (2514)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2483)
Result: 1–0
Event: RUS Ch u20
Year: 2005
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Said-Rezo Novikov (2514) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2483) was played at RUS Ch u20 in 2005 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Said-Rezo Novikov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2005) finished 1–0, a win for Said-Rezo Novikov.

What opening was played in Said-Rezo Novikov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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