Aleksey Smelov vs Nazar Nikolaev

Chigorin Memorial, 2000 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Nazar Nikolaev16131

Aleksey Smelov22580

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Game details

White: Aleksey Smelov (2258)
Black: Nazar Nikolaev (1613)
Result: 0–1
Event: Chigorin Memorial
Year: 2000
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksey Smelov (2258) and Nazar Nikolaev (1613) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2000 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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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Who won Aleksey Smelov vs Nazar Nikolaev?

Aleksey Smelov vs Nazar Nikolaev (2000) finished 0–1, a win for Nazar Nikolaev.

What opening was played in Aleksey Smelov vs Nazar Nikolaev?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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