James C Howell vs Ruslan Shcherbakov
Calcutta Open, 1996 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67).
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Game details
- White
- James C Howell (2490)
- Black
- Ruslan Shcherbakov (2565)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Calcutta Open
- Year
- 1996
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67)
About this chess game
This chess game between James C Howell (2490) and Ruslan Shcherbakov (2565) was played at Calcutta Open in 1996 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67). 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 James C Howell vs Ruslan Shcherbakov?
James C Howell vs Ruslan Shcherbakov (1996) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James C Howell vs Ruslan Shcherbakov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B67).
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