A25 - English: Closed System (2.Nc3 Nc6)

Variation: English: Closed System (2.Nc3 Nc6)

Initial Move: Mimics the Closed Sicilian but with reversed colors. The game is usually slow-paced, focusing on long-term strategy rather than immediate tactical strikes. Learn this opening step by step

SportAccord Blitz Men 2013

2013.12.15

GM Dominguez Perez, Leinier (2732)

GM Giri, Anish (2757)

Result 1-0

Opening A25

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2010.04.23

FM Viana, Dirceu (2188)

IM Di Berardino, Diego Rafael (2471)

Result 0-1

Opening A25

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Baku Open A

2011.08.07

IM Allahverdiyev, Anar (2413)

GM Smirin, Ilia (2578)

Result 1-0

Opening A25

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4. London Classic Open

2012.12.08

IM Slavin, Alexei (2364)

IM Dale, Ari (2273)

Result 1-0

Opening A25

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FIDE World Blitz 2013

2013.06.09

GM Movsesian, Sergei (2594)

GM Smirin, Ilia (2578)

Result 0-1

Opening A25

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4. Mumbai Mayors Cup

2011.09.22

GM Heberla, Bartlomiej (2496)

GM Shyaam Nikhil P (2432)

Result 0-1

Opening A25

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Chigorin Mem Blitz 2014

2014.10.17

GM Rakhmanov, Aleksandr (2597)

GM Smirin, Ilia (2578)

Result 0-1

Opening A25

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21. TCh-CRO 1a 2012

2012.09.28

GM Muse, Mladen (2364)

GM Kadric, Denis (2513)

Result 1/2-1/2

Opening A25

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SportAccord Blitz Men 2012

2012.12.17

GM Leko, Peter (2676)

GM Ding, Liren (2733)

Result 1-0

Opening A25

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6. World Blitz

2010.11.17

GM Grischuk, Alexander (2628)

GM Svidler, Peter (2682)

Result 1-0

Opening A25

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