Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Arkadij Naiditsch

European Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Arkadij Naiditsch26870

Aleksandr Rakhmanov26671

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2667)
Black: Arkadij Naiditsch (2687)
Result: 1–0
Event: European Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2667) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2687) was played at European Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Aleksandr Rakhmanov.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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