Anish Giri vs Sergey Karjakin

Gashimov Memorial, 2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).

Sergey Karjakin27790

Anish Giri27901

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Game details

White: Anish Giri (2790)
Black: Sergey Karjakin (2779)
Result: 1–0
Event: Gashimov Memorial
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Anish Giri (2790) and Sergey Karjakin (2779) was played at Gashimov Memorial in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36). 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 Anish Giri vs Sergey Karjakin?

Anish Giri vs Sergey Karjakin (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Anish Giri.

What opening was played in Anish Giri vs Sergey Karjakin?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).

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