Igor Khenkin vs Eltaj Safarli

40. Olympiad Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Eltaj Safarli2626½

Igor Khenkin2656½

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Game details

White: Igor Khenkin (2656)
Black: Eltaj Safarli (2626)
Result: ½–½
Event: 40. Olympiad Open
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Igor Khenkin (2656) and Eltaj Safarli (2626) was played at 40. Olympiad Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Igor Khenkin vs Eltaj Safarli?

Igor Khenkin vs Eltaj Safarli (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Igor Khenkin vs Eltaj Safarli?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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