Ilia Smirin vs Kumar K. Nikhilesh
43. Annual World Open, 2015 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2663)
- Black
- Kumar K. Nikhilesh (2235)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 43. Annual World Open
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2663) and Kumar K. Nikhilesh (2235) was played at 43. Annual World Open in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Ilia Smirin vs Kumar K. Nikhilesh?
Ilia Smirin vs Kumar K. Nikhilesh (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Kumar K. Nikhilesh?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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