Viswanathan Anand vs Konstantin Sakaev
World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Viswanathan Anand (2773)
- Black
- Konstantin Sakaev (2584)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2773) and Konstantin Sakaev (2584) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 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 Viswanathan Anand vs Konstantin Sakaev?
Viswanathan Anand vs Konstantin Sakaev (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Konstantin Sakaev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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