Boris Gelfand vs Luke J McShane

Netanya Masters 2019, 2019 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Luke J McShane26880

Boris Gelfand26761

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2676)
Black: Luke J McShane (2688)
Result: 1–0
Event: Netanya Masters 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2676) and Luke J McShane (2688) was played at Netanya Masters 2019 in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94). 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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Who won Boris Gelfand vs Luke J McShane?

Boris Gelfand vs Luke J McShane (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Boris Gelfand.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Luke J McShane?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (ECO E94).

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