Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Smirnov
Rapid GP Russia Final, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander Riazantsev (2671)
- Black
- Pavel Smirnov (2595)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Rapid GP Russia Final
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander Riazantsev (2671) and Pavel Smirnov (2595) was played at Rapid GP Russia Final in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51). 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 Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Smirnov?
Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Smirnov (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Smirnov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (ECO E51).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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