Jun Zhao vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
FIDE World Cup 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Jun Zhao (2621)
- Black
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2705)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jun Zhao (2621) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2705) was played at FIDE World Cup 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Jun Zhao vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Jun Zhao vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jun Zhao vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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