Vivek Rao vs Nicholas Schoonmaker

Philadelphia, 1993 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Nicholas Schoonmaker2261½

Vivek Rao2420½

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Game details

White: Vivek Rao (2420)
Black: Nicholas Schoonmaker (2261)
Result: ½–½
Event: Philadelphia
Year: 1993
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vivek Rao (2420) and Nicholas Schoonmaker (2261) was played at Philadelphia in 1993 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94). 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 Vivek Rao vs Nicholas Schoonmaker?

Vivek Rao vs Nicholas Schoonmaker (1993) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vivek Rao vs Nicholas Schoonmaker?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (ECO E94).

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