Tal Haimovich vs Mikhail Botvinnik

TCh-ISR 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Mikhail Botvinnik2361½

Tal Haimovich2361½

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Game details

White: Tal Haimovich (2361)
Black: Mikhail Botvinnik (2361)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-ISR 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Tal Haimovich (2361) and Mikhail Botvinnik (2361) was played at TCh-ISR 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Tal Haimovich vs Mikhail Botvinnik?

Tal Haimovich vs Mikhail Botvinnik (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Tal Haimovich vs Mikhail Botvinnik?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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