This chess game between Butch Villavieja (2155) and Nimai Koneru (1573) was played in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Butch Villavieja vs Nimai Koneru?
Butch Villavieja vs Nimai Koneru (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Butch Villavieja vs Nimai Koneru?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO B13).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Butch Villavieja vs Nimai Koneru, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.