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This chess game between Michael V. Cossette (2340) and Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev (2445) was played at WT/M/GT/274 in 1990 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael V. Cossette vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev?
Michael V. Cossette vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev (1990) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael V. Cossette vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael V. Cossette vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.