Boris Gelfand vs Fabiano Caruana

Zurich Chess Challenge 2014, 2014 · Result ½–½ · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88).

Fabiano Caruana2782½

Boris Gelfand2777½

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2777)
Black: Fabiano Caruana (2782)
Result: ½–½
Event: Zurich Chess Challenge 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2777) and Fabiano Caruana (2782) was played at Zurich Chess Challenge 2014 in 2014 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88). 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 Fabiano Caruana?

Boris Gelfand vs Fabiano Caruana (2014) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Fabiano Caruana?

The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (ECO A88).

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