Aleksander Khalifman vs Evgeny Pigusov

Sverdlovsk, date unknown · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Evgeny Pigusov25200

Aleksander Khalifman1

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Game details

White: Aleksander Khalifman
Black: Evgeny Pigusov (2520)
Result: 1–0
Event: Sverdlovsk
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksander Khalifman and Evgeny Pigusov (2520) was played at Sverdlovsk and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Who won Aleksander Khalifman vs Evgeny Pigusov?

Aleksander Khalifman vs Evgeny Pigusov finished 1–0, a win for Aleksander Khalifman.

What opening was played in Aleksander Khalifman vs Evgeny Pigusov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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