Ivan Zaja vs Sasa D Jovanovic

Croatian Teams, 1998 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).

Sasa D Jovanovic2375½

Ivan Zaja2445½

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Game details

White: Ivan Zaja (2445)
Black: Sasa D Jovanovic (2375)
Result: ½–½
Event: Croatian Teams
Year: 1998
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ivan Zaja (2445) and Sasa D Jovanovic (2375) was played at Croatian Teams in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45). 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 Ivan Zaja vs Sasa D Jovanovic?

Ivan Zaja vs Sasa D Jovanovic (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ivan Zaja vs Sasa D Jovanovic?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (ECO E45).

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