Maksim Chigaev vs Evgeny Alekseev

European Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Evgeny Alekseev26321

Maksim Chigaev25310

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Game details

White: Maksim Chigaev (2531)
Black: Evgeny Alekseev (2632)
Result: 0–1
Event: European Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Chigaev (2531) and Evgeny Alekseev (2632) was played at European Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Maksim Chigaev vs Evgeny Alekseev?

Maksim Chigaev vs Evgeny Alekseev (2016) finished 0–1, a win for Evgeny Alekseev.

What opening was played in Maksim Chigaev vs Evgeny Alekseev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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