Sergei Azarov vs Brandon Jacobson

SPICE Cup Open 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Brandon Jacobson23960

Sergei Azarov25561

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Game details

White: Sergei Azarov (2556)
Black: Brandon Jacobson (2396)
Result: 1–0
Event: SPICE Cup Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergei Azarov (2556) and Brandon Jacobson (2396) was played at SPICE Cup Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Sergei Azarov vs Brandon Jacobson?

Sergei Azarov vs Brandon Jacobson (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Sergei Azarov.

What opening was played in Sergei Azarov vs Brandon Jacobson?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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