Yinglun Xu vs Rajesh Nayak

1. Sharjah Masters 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Rajesh Nayak20340

Yinglun Xu25401

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Game details

White: Yinglun Xu (2540)
Black: Rajesh Nayak (2034)
Result: 1–0
Event: 1. Sharjah Masters 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yinglun Xu (2540) and Rajesh Nayak (2034) was played at 1. Sharjah Masters 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Yinglun Xu vs Rajesh Nayak?

Yinglun Xu vs Rajesh Nayak (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Yinglun Xu.

What opening was played in Yinglun Xu vs Rajesh Nayak?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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