Zahar Efimenko vs Alireza Firouzja
24. Abu Dhabi Masters, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Game details
- White
- Zahar Efimenko (2636)
- Black
- Alireza Firouzja (2517)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 24. Abu Dhabi Masters
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)
About this chess game
This chess game between Zahar Efimenko (2636) and Alireza Firouzja (2517) was played at 24. Abu Dhabi Masters in 2017 and finished ½–½. 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zahar Efimenko vs Alireza Firouzja?
Zahar Efimenko vs Alireza Firouzja (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Zahar Efimenko vs Alireza Firouzja?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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