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This chess game between Ilya Valov (2298) and Aleksey Nikitin (2221) was played at Memorial M.Chigorin (open) ( b) in 2006 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilya Valov vs Aleksey Nikitin?
Ilya Valov vs Aleksey Nikitin (2006) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilya Valov vs Aleksey Nikitin?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (ECO A32).
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