Ivan Zemlyanskii vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

World Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).

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Ivan Zemlyanskii25920

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Game details

White: Ivan Zemlyanskii (2592)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Rapid 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ivan Zemlyanskii (2592) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723) was played at World Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93). 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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Ivan Zemlyanskii vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Ian Nepomniachtchi.

What opening was played in Ivan Zemlyanskii vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).

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