Andrey Popov vs Matvei Nikolaev
17. Moscow Open A 2020, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Game details
- White
- Andrey Popov (2182)
- Black
- Matvei Nikolaev (1925)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 17. Moscow Open A 2020
- Year
- 2021
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)
About this chess game
This chess game between Andrey Popov (2182) and Matvei Nikolaev (1925) was played at 17. Moscow Open A 2020 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Andrey Popov vs Matvei Nikolaev?
Andrey Popov vs Matvei Nikolaev (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Andrey Popov vs Matvei Nikolaev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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