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This chess game between Nataliya Zainullina (2179) and Niki Stepanov (1834) was played at XXX Nezhmetdinov Memorial in 2008 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nataliya Zainullina vs Niki Stepanov?
Nataliya Zainullina vs Niki Stepanov (2008) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nataliya Zainullina vs Niki Stepanov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nataliya Zainullina vs Niki Stepanov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.