Stepan Khardin vs Mikhail Chigorin
St Petersburg, 1878 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Stepan Khardin
- Black
- Mikhail Chigorin
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- St Petersburg
- Year
- 1878
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Stepan Khardin and Mikhail Chigorin was played at St Petersburg in 1878 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Stepan Khardin vs Mikhail Chigorin?
Stepan Khardin vs Mikhail Chigorin (1878) finished 1–0, a win for Stepan Khardin.
What opening was played in Stepan Khardin vs Mikhail Chigorin?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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