Boris Gelfand vs Alexei Shirov

3. Kings' Tournament, 2009 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Alexei Shirov2732½

Boris Gelfand2755½

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2755)
Black: Alexei Shirov (2732)
Result: ½–½
Event: 3. Kings' Tournament
Year: 2009
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2755) and Alexei Shirov (2732) was played at 3. Kings' Tournament in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Alexei Shirov?

Boris Gelfand vs Alexei Shirov (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Alexei Shirov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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