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This chess game between Brian Thompson (1956) and Mikhail Grigorievic Ryvkin (2326) was played at WC22/SF/4 in 2019 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Brian Thompson vs Mikhail Grigorievic Ryvkin?
Brian Thompson vs Mikhail Grigorievic Ryvkin (2019) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Brian Thompson vs Mikhail Grigorievic Ryvkin?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
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