Vitaly Sivuk vs Nikita Matinian

7th Yerevan Open Tournament, 2025 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Nikita Matinian24140

Vitaly Sivuk25011

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Game details

White: Vitaly Sivuk (2501)
Black: Nikita Matinian (2414)
Result: 1–0
Event: 7th Yerevan Open Tournament
Year: 2025
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vitaly Sivuk (2501) and Nikita Matinian (2414) was played at 7th Yerevan Open Tournament in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94). 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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Vitaly Sivuk vs Nikita Matinian (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Vitaly Sivuk.

What opening was played in Vitaly Sivuk vs Nikita Matinian?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (ECO E94).

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