Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

Aeroflot Open, 2005 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D74).

Ian Nepomniachtchi24830

Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel24761

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Game details

White: Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel (2476)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2483)
Result: 1–0
Event: Aeroflot Open
Year: 2005
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D74)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel (2476) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2483) was played at Aeroflot Open in 2005 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D74). 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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Who won Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2005) finished 1–0, a win for Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel.

What opening was played in Mikhailovich Kotsur Pavel vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D74).

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