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This chess game between Nikola Topalov (1501) and Mahir Dursun was played at Open ch-MKD 2023 in 2023 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikola Topalov vs Mahir Dursun?
Nikola Topalov vs Mahir Dursun (2023) finished 1-0, a win for Nikola Topalov.
What opening was played in Nikola Topalov vs Mahir Dursun?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (ECO C66).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikola Topalov vs Mahir Dursun, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.