Pavel Eljanov vs Zahar Efimenko

80. ch-UKR 2011, 2011 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Zahar Efimenko2701½

Pavel Eljanov2712½

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Game details

White: Pavel Eljanov (2712)
Black: Zahar Efimenko (2701)
Result: ½–½
Event: 80. ch-UKR 2011
Year: 2011
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pavel Eljanov (2712) and Zahar Efimenko (2701) was played at 80. ch-UKR 2011 in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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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Pavel Eljanov vs Zahar Efimenko (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pavel Eljanov vs Zahar Efimenko?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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