Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Boris Gelfand
Geneva Grand Prix 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1694)
- Black
- Boris Gelfand (2728)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Geneva Grand Prix 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1694) and Boris Gelfand (2728) was played at Geneva Grand Prix 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Boris Gelfand?
Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Boris Gelfand (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Boris Gelfand?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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