Nikita Vitiugov vs Andrey Esipenko

TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2024, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).

Andrey Esipenko26771

Nikita Vitiugov26880

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Game details

White: Nikita Vitiugov (2688)
Black: Andrey Esipenko (2677)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikita Vitiugov (2688) and Andrey Esipenko (2677) was played at TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2024 in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). 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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Who won Nikita Vitiugov vs Andrey Esipenko?

Nikita Vitiugov vs Andrey Esipenko (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Andrey Esipenko.

What opening was played in Nikita Vitiugov vs Andrey Esipenko?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).

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