Catalin Ionescu vs Igor Zaitsev
Bucharest, 1993 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83).
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Game details
- White
- Catalin Ionescu (1570)
- Black
- Igor Zaitsev
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Bucharest
- Year
- 1993
- Opening
- King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83)
About this chess game
This chess game between Catalin Ionescu (1570) and Igor Zaitsev was played at Bucharest in 1993 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83). 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 Catalin Ionescu vs Igor Zaitsev?
Catalin Ionescu vs Igor Zaitsev (1993) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Catalin Ionescu vs Igor Zaitsev?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (ECO E83).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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