Eric Staak vs Denis Nikolaev
WZ/GM/24, 2022 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28).
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Game details
- White
- Eric Staak (1569)
- Black
- Denis Nikolaev (2331)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- WZ/GM/24
- Year
- 2022
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28)
About this chess game
This chess game between Eric Staak (1569) and Denis Nikolaev (2331) was played at WZ/GM/24 in 2022 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28). 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 Eric Staak vs Denis Nikolaev?
Eric Staak vs Denis Nikolaev (2022) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Eric Staak vs Denis Nikolaev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (ECO B28).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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