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This chess game between Valery Smolianinov (2374) and Sergey Nesterov (2100) was played at RUS-Cup10 in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valery Smolianinov vs Sergey Nesterov?
Valery Smolianinov vs Sergey Nesterov (1997) finished 1-0, a win for Valery Smolianinov.
What opening was played in Valery Smolianinov vs Sergey Nesterov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valery Smolianinov vs Sergey Nesterov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.