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This chess game between Nikolay Protvenko and Viktor Rud (2009) was played and finished 0-1. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikolay Protvenko vs Viktor Rud?
Nikolay Protvenko vs Viktor Rud finished 0-1, a win for Viktor Rud.
What opening was played in Nikolay Protvenko vs Viktor Rud?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikolay Protvenko vs Viktor Rud, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.