Araz Alakhverdiev vs Sergei Zhigalko

Baku Open 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17).

Sergei Zhigalko2682½

Araz Alakhverdiev2306½

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Game details

White: Araz Alakhverdiev (2306)
Black: Sergei Zhigalko (2682)
Result: ½–½
Event: Baku Open 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17)

About this chess game

This chess game between Araz Alakhverdiev (2306) and Sergei Zhigalko (2682) was played at Baku Open 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17). 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 Araz Alakhverdiev vs Sergei Zhigalko?

Araz Alakhverdiev vs Sergei Zhigalko (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Araz Alakhverdiev vs Sergei Zhigalko?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (ECO A17).

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