Mahin Rughani vs Ian Paul Stephens

8. Crewe Congress 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81).

Ian Paul Stephens18310

Mahin Rughani18541

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Game details

White: Mahin Rughani (1854)
Black: Ian Paul Stephens (1831)
Result: 1–0
Event: 8. Crewe Congress 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mahin Rughani (1854) and Ian Paul Stephens (1831) was played at 8. Crewe Congress 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81). 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 Mahin Rughani vs Ian Paul Stephens?

Mahin Rughani vs Ian Paul Stephens (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Mahin Rughani.

What opening was played in Mahin Rughani vs Ian Paul Stephens?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (ECO E81).

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