Brandon Jacobson vs Kirk Ghazarian

USA Ch Junior 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).

Kirk Ghazarian2469½

Brandon Jacobson2546½

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Game details

White: Brandon Jacobson (2546)
Black: Kirk Ghazarian (2469)
Result: ½–½
Event: USA Ch Junior 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Brandon Jacobson (2546) and Kirk Ghazarian (2469) was played at USA Ch Junior 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49). 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 Brandon Jacobson vs Kirk Ghazarian?

Brandon Jacobson vs Kirk Ghazarian (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Brandon Jacobson vs Kirk Ghazarian?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).

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