Rui Gao vs Maxim Matlakov

TCh-CHN B 2014, 2014 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).

Maxim Matlakov2685½

Rui Gao2529½

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Game details

White: Rui Gao (2529)
Black: Maxim Matlakov (2685)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-CHN B 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rui Gao (2529) and Maxim Matlakov (2685) was played at TCh-CHN B 2014 in 2014 and finished ½–½. 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 Rui Gao vs Maxim Matlakov?

Rui Gao vs Maxim Matlakov (2014) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Rui Gao vs Maxim Matlakov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).

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