Andrey Esipenko vs Arjun Erigaisi

World Youth U16 Olympiad, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48).

Arjun Erigaisi25311

Andrey Esipenko26090

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Game details

White: Andrey Esipenko (2609)
Black: Arjun Erigaisi (2531)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Youth U16 Olympiad
Year: 2018
Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrey Esipenko (2609) and Arjun Erigaisi (2531) was played at World Youth U16 Olympiad in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48). 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 Andrey Esipenko vs Arjun Erigaisi?

Andrey Esipenko vs Arjun Erigaisi (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Arjun Erigaisi.

What opening was played in Andrey Esipenko vs Arjun Erigaisi?

The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO D48).

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