Ilmars Starostits vs Vitalij Novikov
Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Indian Defense: Knights Variation (A46).
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Game details
- White
- Ilmars Starostits (2346)
- Black
- Vitalij Novikov (2263)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Indian Defense: Knights Variation (A46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilmars Starostits (2346) and Vitalij Novikov (2263) was played at Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Aukščiausioji in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Indian Defense: Knights Variation (A46). 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 Ilmars Starostits vs Vitalij Novikov?
Ilmars Starostits vs Vitalij Novikov (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Ilmars Starostits.
What opening was played in Ilmars Starostits vs Vitalij Novikov?
The game opened with the Indian Defense: Knights Variation (ECO A46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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