Max Illingworth vs Xiaobing Gu

24. Abu Dhabi Masters, 2017 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Standard Development (E73).

Xiaobing Gu23470

Max Illingworth25061

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Game details

White: Max Illingworth (2506)
Black: Xiaobing Gu (2347)
Result: 1–0
Event: 24. Abu Dhabi Masters
Year: 2017
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Standard Development (E73)

About this chess game

This chess game between Max Illingworth (2506) and Xiaobing Gu (2347) was played at 24. Abu Dhabi Masters in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Standard Development (E73). 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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Who won Max Illingworth vs Xiaobing Gu?

Max Illingworth vs Xiaobing Gu (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Max Illingworth.

What opening was played in Max Illingworth vs Xiaobing Gu?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Standard Development (ECO E73).

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