Nikita Vitiugov vs Valentyn Malakhov
World Rapid 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (D15).
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Game details
- White
- Nikita Vitiugov (2726)
- Black
- Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (D15)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikita Vitiugov (2726) and Valentyn Malakhov (1810) was played at World Rapid 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (D15). 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 Valentyn Malakhov?
Nikita Vitiugov vs Valentyn Malakhov (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikita Vitiugov vs Valentyn Malakhov?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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