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This chess game between Vitali Lyubavin (2044) and Aleksandr Esipenko (1939) was played in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitali Lyubavin vs Aleksandr Esipenko?
Vitali Lyubavin vs Aleksandr Esipenko (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vitali Lyubavin vs Aleksandr Esipenko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (ECO B35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitali Lyubavin vs Aleksandr Esipenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.