Richard Rapport vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined (D30).

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Richard Rapport27410

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Game details

White: Richard Rapport (2741)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined (D30)

About this chess game

This chess game between Richard Rapport (2741) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D30). 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 Richard Rapport vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Richard Rapport vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Ian Nepomniachtchi.

What opening was played in Richard Rapport vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO D30).

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