Horst Rittner vs Grigory Sanakoev

ICCF 50. Jubilee World Champions Tourn, 2001 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).

Grigory Sanakoev23700

Horst Rittner25771

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Game details

White: Horst Rittner (2577)
Black: Grigory Sanakoev (2370)
Result: 1–0
Event: ICCF 50. Jubilee World Champions Tourn
Year: 2001
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Horst Rittner (2577) and Grigory Sanakoev (2370) was played at ICCF 50. Jubilee World Champions Tourn in 2001 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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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Who won Horst Rittner vs Grigory Sanakoev?

Horst Rittner vs Grigory Sanakoev (2001) finished 1–0, a win for Horst Rittner.

What opening was played in Horst Rittner vs Grigory Sanakoev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).

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