Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand
World ChampionshipRapid Tiebreak, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Gelfand (2738)
- Black
- Viswanathan Anand (2780)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World ChampionshipRapid Tiebreak
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2738) and Viswanathan Anand (2780) was played at World ChampionshipRapid Tiebreak 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 Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand?
Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (ECO D46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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