Nikita Vitiugov vs Fredrik Valstad Elsness

11. World Teams 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18).

Fredrik Valstad Elsness12470

Nikita Vitiugov27201

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Game details

White: Nikita Vitiugov (2720)
Black: Fredrik Valstad Elsness (1247)
Result: 1–0
Event: 11. World Teams 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikita Vitiugov (2720) and Fredrik Valstad Elsness (1247) was played at 11. World Teams 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Nikita Vitiugov vs Fredrik Valstad Elsness?

Nikita Vitiugov vs Fredrik Valstad Elsness (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Nikita Vitiugov.

What opening was played in Nikita Vitiugov vs Fredrik Valstad Elsness?

The game opened with the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (ECO A18).

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