Ivan Cheparinov vs Viswanathan Anand

World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41).

Viswanathan Anand2773½

Ivan Cheparinov2709½

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Game details

White: Ivan Cheparinov (2709)
Black: Viswanathan Anand (2773)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Blitz 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ivan Cheparinov (2709) and Viswanathan Anand (2773) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41). 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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Who won Ivan Cheparinov vs Viswanathan Anand?

Ivan Cheparinov vs Viswanathan Anand (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ivan Cheparinov vs Viswanathan Anand?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (ECO D41).

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