Alexander Khalifman vs Sergei Zhigalko
Open, 2010 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander Khalifman (2625)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2656)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Open
- Year
- 2010
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander Khalifman (2625) and Sergei Zhigalko (2656) was played at Open in 2010 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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 Alexander Khalifman vs Sergei Zhigalko?
Alexander Khalifman vs Sergei Zhigalko (2010) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander Khalifman vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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