Brian Gallagher vs Oleksii Rai

104. ch-IRL 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation (B63).

Oleksii Rai18560

Brian Gallagher19051

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Game details

White: Brian Gallagher (1905)
Black: Oleksii Rai (1856)
Result: 1–0
Event: 104. ch-IRL 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation (B63)

About this chess game

This chess game between Brian Gallagher (1905) and Oleksii Rai (1856) was played at 104. ch-IRL 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation (B63). 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 Brian Gallagher vs Oleksii Rai?

Brian Gallagher vs Oleksii Rai (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Brian Gallagher.

What opening was played in Brian Gallagher vs Oleksii Rai?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation (ECO B63).

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