Viswanathan Anand vs Alireza Firouzja

Global Chess League 2025 | Round-Robin, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51).

Alireza Firouzja27621

Viswanathan Anand27430

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Game details

White: Viswanathan Anand (2743)
Black: Alireza Firouzja (2762)
Result: 0–1
Event: Global Chess League 2025 | Round-Robin
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51)

About this chess game

This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2743) and Alireza Firouzja (2762) was played at Global Chess League 2025 | Round-Robin in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51). 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 Viswanathan Anand vs Alireza Firouzja?

Viswanathan Anand vs Alireza Firouzja (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Alireza Firouzja.

What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Alireza Firouzja?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO B51).

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