Ari Issakainen vs Ilia Smirin

Riga Tech Open A 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62).

Ilia Smirin2602½

Ari Issakainen2201½

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Game details

White: Ari Issakainen (2201)
Black: Ilia Smirin (2602)
Result: ½–½
Event: Riga Tech Open A 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ari Issakainen (2201) and Ilia Smirin (2602) was played at Riga Tech Open A 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62). 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 Ari Issakainen vs Ilia Smirin?

Ari Issakainen vs Ilia Smirin (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ari Issakainen vs Ilia Smirin?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (ECO E62).

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