Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand
World Championship, 2012 · Result 1–0 · Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Gelfand (2738)
- Black
- Viswanathan Anand (2780)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Championship
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2738) and Viswanathan Anand (2780) was played at World Championship in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45). 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 1–0, a win for Boris Gelfand.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Viswanathan Anand?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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