David W L Howell vs Alexei Shirov
Gibraltar Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Game details
- White
- David W L Howell (2614)
- Black
- Alexei Shirov (2701)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Gibraltar Open
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05)
About this chess game
This chess game between David W L Howell (2614) and Alexei Shirov (2701) was played at Gibraltar Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05). 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 David W L Howell vs Alexei Shirov?
David W L Howell vs Alexei Shirov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in David W L Howell vs Alexei Shirov?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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