Eltaj Safarli vs John Arni Nilssen
40. Olympiad Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Game details
- White
- Eltaj Safarli (2626)
- Black
- John Arni Nilssen (2363)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 40. Olympiad Open
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)
About this chess game
This chess game between Eltaj Safarli (2626) and John Arni Nilssen (2363) was played at 40. Olympiad Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Eltaj Safarli vs John Arni Nilssen?
Eltaj Safarli vs John Arni Nilssen (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Eltaj Safarli vs John Arni Nilssen?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
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