Gandalf vs Breakthrough
7. IPCCC, 1998 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Game details
- White
- Gandalf
- Black
- Breakthrough
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 7. IPCCC
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Gandalf and Breakthrough was played at 7. IPCCC in 1998 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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 Gandalf vs Breakthrough?
Gandalf vs Breakthrough (1998) finished 1–0, a win for Gandalf.
What opening was played in Gandalf vs Breakthrough?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Gandalf vs Breakthrough, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.