Viswanathan Anand vs Alexei Shirov
5. Zurich CC 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).
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Game details
- White
- Viswanathan Anand (2784)
- Black
- Alexei Shirov (2684)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 5. Zurich CC 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)
About this chess game
This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2784) and Alexei Shirov (2684) was played at 5. Zurich CC 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). 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 Alexei Shirov?
Viswanathan Anand vs Alexei Shirov (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Alexei Shirov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).
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