Zahar Efimenko vs Aleksandr Shimanov

St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07).

Aleksandr Shimanov2630½

Zahar Efimenko2696½

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Game details

White: Zahar Efimenko (2696)
Black: Aleksandr Shimanov (2630)
Result: ½–½
Event: St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zahar Efimenko (2696) and Aleksandr Shimanov (2630) was played at St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07). 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 Zahar Efimenko vs Aleksandr Shimanov?

Zahar Efimenko vs Aleksandr Shimanov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Zahar Efimenko vs Aleksandr Shimanov?

The game opened with the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (ECO A07).

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