Vitalij Novikov vs Aras Vardanyan
Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Vitalij Novikov (2263)
- Black
- Aras Vardanyan (2366)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vitalij Novikov (2263) and Aras Vardanyan (2366) was played at Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Vitalij Novikov vs Aras Vardanyan?
Vitalij Novikov vs Aras Vardanyan (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Aras Vardanyan.
What opening was played in Vitalij Novikov vs Aras Vardanyan?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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