Arjun Erigaisi vs Eltaj Safarli

2. Sharjah Masters 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

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Arjun Erigaisi24810

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Game details

White: Arjun Erigaisi (2481)
Black: Eltaj Safarli (2653)
Result: 0–1
Event: 2. Sharjah Masters 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arjun Erigaisi (2481) and Eltaj Safarli (2653) was played at 2. Sharjah Masters 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 Arjun Erigaisi vs Eltaj Safarli?

Arjun Erigaisi vs Eltaj Safarli (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Eltaj Safarli.

What opening was played in Arjun Erigaisi vs Eltaj Safarli?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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