Alireza Firouzja vs Yangyi Yu

World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16).

Yangyi Yu2764½

Alireza Firouzja2607½

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Game details

White: Alireza Firouzja (2607)
Black: Yangyi Yu (2764)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Blitz 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alireza Firouzja (2607) and Yangyi Yu (2764) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16). 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 Alireza Firouzja vs Yangyi Yu?

Alireza Firouzja vs Yangyi Yu (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alireza Firouzja vs Yangyi Yu?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (ECO E16).

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