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This chess game between Derek Pleau (1949) and Nikolay Noritsyn (2168) was played at Toronto Class U2200 in 2002 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Open (C82).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Derek Pleau vs Nikolay Noritsyn?
Derek Pleau vs Nikolay Noritsyn (2002) finished 1-0, a win for Derek Pleau.
What opening was played in Derek Pleau vs Nikolay Noritsyn?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Open (ECO C82).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Derek Pleau vs Nikolay Noritsyn, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.