V A V Rajesh vs Steven Geirnaert

Bruges Masters 2018, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48).

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V A V Rajesh23251

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Game details

White: V A V Rajesh (2325)
Black: Steven Geirnaert (2427)
Result: 1–0
Event: Bruges Masters 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48)

About this chess game

This chess game between V A V Rajesh (2325) and Steven Geirnaert (2427) was played at Bruges Masters 2018 in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48). 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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V A V Rajesh vs Steven Geirnaert (2018) finished 1–0, a win for V A V Rajesh.

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The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (ECO E48).

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