Simon J Roe vs Nikola Kanov

2025 London Chess Classic | FIDE Open, 2025 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Nikola Kanov2418½

Simon J Roe2172½

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Game details

White: Simon J Roe (2172)
Black: Nikola Kanov (2418)
Result: ½–½
Event: 2025 London Chess Classic | FIDE Open
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Simon J Roe (2172) and Nikola Kanov (2418) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | FIDE Open in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Simon J Roe vs Nikola Kanov?

Simon J Roe vs Nikola Kanov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Simon J Roe vs Nikola Kanov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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