Karim Idris vs Zhihang Xu

19. Sant Marti Open 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).

Zhihang Xu21400

Karim Idris23611

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Game details

White: Karim Idris (2361)
Black: Zhihang Xu (2140)
Result: 1–0
Event: 19. Sant Marti Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Karim Idris (2361) and Zhihang Xu (2140) was played at 19. Sant Marti Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Karim Idris vs Zhihang Xu?

Karim Idris vs Zhihang Xu (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Karim Idris.

What opening was played in Karim Idris vs Zhihang Xu?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).

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