Nikolaj Purgin vs Vladimir Merzliakov
Kirov, 1993 · Result ½–½ · Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42).
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Game details
- White
- Nikolaj Purgin (2320)
- Black
- Vladimir Merzliakov (1436)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Kirov
- Year
- 1993
- Opening
- Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikolaj Purgin (2320) and Vladimir Merzliakov (1436) was played at Kirov in 1993 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42). 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 Nikolaj Purgin vs Vladimir Merzliakov?
Nikolaj Purgin vs Vladimir Merzliakov (1993) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikolaj Purgin vs Vladimir Merzliakov?
The game opened with the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (ECO A42).
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