Alexei Shirov vs Nikolay Petrov Nikolov
World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2643)
- Black
- Nikolay Petrov Nikolov (2095)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2643) and Nikolay Petrov Nikolov (2095) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70). 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 Alexei Shirov vs Nikolay Petrov Nikolov?
Alexei Shirov vs Nikolay Petrov Nikolov (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Nikolay Petrov Nikolov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C70).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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