Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Movsesian

6. World Blitz, 2010 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Sergei Movsesian27210

Boris Gelfand27411

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2741)
Black: Sergei Movsesian (2721)
Result: 1–0
Event: 6. World Blitz
Year: 2010
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2741) and Sergei Movsesian (2721) was played at 6. World Blitz in 2010 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Sergei Movsesian?

Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Movsesian (2010) finished 1–0, a win for Boris Gelfand.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Movsesian?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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