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This chess game between Matjaz Pirs (2203) and Eri Nilsson (2025) was played at 35. NATO Chess 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (C99).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matjaz Pirs vs Eri Nilsson?
Matjaz Pirs vs Eri Nilsson (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Matjaz Pirs vs Eri Nilsson?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (ECO C99).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matjaz Pirs vs Eri Nilsson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.