Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Zhigalko
World Championship (rapid) 2015, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Gelfand (2741)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2656)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- World Championship (rapid) 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2741) and Sergei Zhigalko (2656) was played at World Championship (rapid) 2015 in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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 Zhigalko?
Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Zhigalko (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Sergei Zhigalko.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Gelfand vs Sergei Zhigalko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.