Joshua Friedel vs Ivan Ivanisevic

21. Chicago Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

Ivan Ivanisevic2645½

Joshua Friedel2506½

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Game details

White: Joshua Friedel (2506)
Black: Ivan Ivanisevic (2645)
Result: ½–½
Event: 21. Chicago Open
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Joshua Friedel (2506) and Ivan Ivanisevic (2645) was played at 21. Chicago Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Joshua Friedel vs Ivan Ivanisevic?

Joshua Friedel vs Ivan Ivanisevic (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Joshua Friedel vs Ivan Ivanisevic?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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