Stjepan Zaja vs Alex Nikitin
XI WCh-Blind, 2006 · Result 1–0 · Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42).
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Game details
- White
- Stjepan Zaja (1681)
- Black
- Alex Nikitin (2318)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- XI WCh-Blind
- Year
- 2006
- Opening
- Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42)
About this chess game
This chess game between Stjepan Zaja (1681) and Alex Nikitin (2318) was played at XI WCh-Blind in 2006 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42). 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 Stjepan Zaja vs Alex Nikitin?
Stjepan Zaja vs Alex Nikitin (2006) finished 1–0, a win for Stjepan Zaja.
What opening was played in Stjepan Zaja vs Alex Nikitin?
The game opened with the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (ECO A42).
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