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This chess game between Nikolay Shalygin (1970) and Valery Varkvasov (1969) was played in 2010 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikolay Shalygin vs Valery Varkvasov?
Nikolay Shalygin vs Valery Varkvasov (2010) finished 1-0, a win for Nikolay Shalygin.
What opening was played in Nikolay Shalygin vs Valery Varkvasov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (ECO C62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikolay Shalygin vs Valery Varkvasov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.