Gata Kamsky vs Alexei Shirov

Russian League 2015, 2015 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Alexei Shirov26960

Gata Kamsky26731

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Game details

White: Gata Kamsky (2673)
Black: Alexei Shirov (2696)
Result: 1–0
Event: Russian League 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Gata Kamsky (2673) and Alexei Shirov (2696) was played at Russian League 2015 in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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 Gata Kamsky vs Alexei Shirov?

Gata Kamsky vs Alexei Shirov (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Gata Kamsky.

What opening was played in Gata Kamsky vs Alexei Shirov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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