Ernesto Inarkiev vs Shanglei Lu
Aeroflot Open A 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Game details
- White
- Ernesto Inarkiev (2677)
- Black
- Shanglei Lu (2620)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Aeroflot Open A 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ernesto Inarkiev (2677) and Shanglei Lu (2620) was played at Aeroflot Open A 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Ernesto Inarkiev vs Shanglei Lu?
Ernesto Inarkiev vs Shanglei Lu (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ernesto Inarkiev vs Shanglei Lu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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