Axel Stephan vs Nikita Vitiugov
2025 London Chess Classic | Super Rapidplay, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Axel Stephan (2228)
- Black
- Nikita Vitiugov (2657)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 2025 London Chess Classic | Super Rapidplay
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Axel Stephan (2228) and Nikita Vitiugov (2657) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | Super Rapidplay in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Axel Stephan vs Nikita Vitiugov?
Axel Stephan vs Nikita Vitiugov (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Nikita Vitiugov.
What opening was played in Axel Stephan vs Nikita Vitiugov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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