Merab Gagunashvili vs Aleksander Galkin

Turkish Bank Chess League 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46).

Aleksander Galkin2615½

Merab Gagunashvili2584½

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Game details

White: Merab Gagunashvili (2584)
Black: Aleksander Galkin (2615)
Result: ½–½
Event: Turkish Bank Chess League 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46)

About this chess game

This chess game between Merab Gagunashvili (2584) and Aleksander Galkin (2615) was played at Turkish Bank Chess League 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46). 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 Merab Gagunashvili vs Aleksander Galkin?

Merab Gagunashvili vs Aleksander Galkin (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Merab Gagunashvili vs Aleksander Galkin?

The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (ECO D46).

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