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This chess game between Lev Sakharov (2181) and Alexander Nesterov (2356) was played at Izhevsk RUS, Udmurtiya Ch in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lev Sakharov vs Alexander Nesterov?
Lev Sakharov vs Alexander Nesterov (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lev Sakharov vs Alexander Nesterov?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lev Sakharov vs Alexander Nesterov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.