Zahar Efimenko vs Linus Johansson

Bundesliga 2017-18, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17).

Linus Johansson2452½

Zahar Efimenko2636½

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Game details

White: Zahar Efimenko (2636)
Black: Linus Johansson (2452)
Result: ½–½
Event: Bundesliga 2017-18
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zahar Efimenko (2636) and Linus Johansson (2452) was played at Bundesliga 2017-18 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17). 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 Linus Johansson?

Zahar Efimenko vs Linus Johansson (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Zahar Efimenko vs Linus Johansson?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (ECO A17).

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