Alexandru Ilinca vs Charles Merrow
ROM-USA 2008, 2008 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Game details
- White
- Alexandru Ilinca (2131)
- Black
- Charles Merrow
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- ROM-USA 2008
- Year
- 2008
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexandru Ilinca (2131) and Charles Merrow was played at ROM-USA 2008 in 2008 and finished ½–½. 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 Alexandru Ilinca vs Charles Merrow?
Alexandru Ilinca vs Charles Merrow (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexandru Ilinca vs Charles Merrow?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
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