Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Sergei Movsesian

FIDE World Cup 2011, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

Sergei Movsesian27001

Yifan(HLJ) Hou16460

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Game details

White: Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646)
Black: Sergei Movsesian (2700)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Cup 2011
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646) and Sergei Movsesian (2700) was played at FIDE World Cup 2011 in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Sergei Movsesian?

Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Sergei Movsesian (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Sergei Movsesian.

What opening was played in Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Sergei Movsesian?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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