Ilia Botvinnik vs Ilia Smirin
Ch URS Minsk (Belarus), 2006 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (B58).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Botvinnik (2494)
- Black
- Ilia Smirin (2561)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Ch URS Minsk (Belarus)
- Year
- 2006
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (B58)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Botvinnik (2494) and Ilia Smirin (2561) was played at Ch URS Minsk (Belarus) in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (B58). 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 Ilia Botvinnik vs Ilia Smirin?
Ilia Botvinnik vs Ilia Smirin (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilia Botvinnik vs Ilia Smirin?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B58).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilia Botvinnik vs Ilia Smirin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.