Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Sergei V. Ivanov (1988) and Viktor Kirichek (1697) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2024 in 2024 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94).
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.
Looking for more Sergei V. Ivanov games or Viktor Kirichek games? This Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek?
Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek (2024) finished 1-0, a win for Sergei V. Ivanov.
What opening was played in Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B94).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergei V. Ivanov vs Viktor Kirichek, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.