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This chess game between Maksim Ivannikov (1763) and Kirill Zhuk (2054) was played at 17. Moscow Open A 2020 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Maksim Ivannikov vs Kirill Zhuk?
Maksim Ivannikov vs Kirill Zhuk (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Maksim Ivannikov vs Kirill Zhuk?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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