Leif Erlend Johannessen vs Anish Giri
27. ECC, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39).
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Game details
- White
- Leif Erlend Johannessen (2499)
- Black
- Anish Giri (2722)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 27. ECC
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39)
About this chess game
This chess game between Leif Erlend Johannessen (2499) and Anish Giri (2722) was played at 27. ECC in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39). 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 Leif Erlend Johannessen vs Anish Giri?
Leif Erlend Johannessen vs Anish Giri (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Leif Erlend Johannessen vs Anish Giri?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO E39).
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