Boris Gelfand vs Andrey Esipenko

World Blitz 2019, 2019 · Result 0–1 · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).

Andrey Esipenko26421

Boris Gelfand26840

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2684)
Black: Andrey Esipenko (2642)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Blitz 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2684) and Andrey Esipenko (2642) was played at World Blitz 2019 in 2019 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04). 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 Andrey Esipenko?

Boris Gelfand vs Andrey Esipenko (2019) finished 0–1, a win for Andrey Esipenko.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Andrey Esipenko?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).

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