Ernesto Inarkiev vs Sergei Zhigalko
18. Karpov Poikovsky, 2017 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29).
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Game details
- White
- Ernesto Inarkiev (2727)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2639)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 18. Karpov Poikovsky
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ernesto Inarkiev (2727) and Sergei Zhigalko (2639) was played at 18. Karpov Poikovsky in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29). 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 Sergei Zhigalko?
Ernesto Inarkiev vs Sergei Zhigalko (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Ernesto Inarkiev.
What opening was played in Ernesto Inarkiev vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (ECO A29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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