Maia Chiburdanidze vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou

North Urals Cup, 2006 · Result ½–½ · Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense (A63).

Yifan(HLJ) Hou1646½

Maia Chiburdanidze2504½

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Game details

White: Maia Chiburdanidze (2504)
Black: Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646)
Result: ½–½
Event: North Urals Cup
Year: 2006
Opening: Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense (A63)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maia Chiburdanidze (2504) and Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646) was played at North Urals Cup in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense (A63). 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 Maia Chiburdanidze vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou?

Maia Chiburdanidze vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Maia Chiburdanidze vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou?

The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense (ECO A63).

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