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This chess game between Sergey Tsapalin (1822) and Varvara Nikitskaya (1653) was played at 24. IPCA WCh Rapid in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Scotch Game (C45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergey Tsapalin vs Varvara Nikitskaya?
Sergey Tsapalin vs Varvara Nikitskaya (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Sergey Tsapalin.
What opening was played in Sergey Tsapalin vs Varvara Nikitskaya?
The game opened with the Scotch Game (ECO C45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergey Tsapalin vs Varvara Nikitskaya, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.