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This chess game between Roman Galkin (1971) and Vasiliy Zaitsev (2125) was played in 2008 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Roman Galkin vs Vasiliy Zaitsev?
Roman Galkin vs Vasiliy Zaitsev (2008) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Roman Galkin vs Vasiliy Zaitsev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roman Galkin vs Vasiliy Zaitsev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.