Christian Maier vs Mark Smirnov

57. International Chess Festival Biel (Open) | Blitz, 2024 · Result 0–1 · King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (C44).

Mark Smirnov21111

Christian Maier22470

Notation · 27 moves

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Game details

White: Christian Maier (2247)
Black: Mark Smirnov (2111)
Result: 0–1
Event: 57. International Chess Festival Biel (Open) | Blitz
Year: 2024
Opening: King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (C44)

About this chess game

This chess game between Christian Maier (2247) and Mark Smirnov (2111) was played at 57. International Chess Festival Biel (Open) | Blitz in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (C44). 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 Christian Maier vs Mark Smirnov?

Christian Maier vs Mark Smirnov (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Mark Smirnov.

What opening was played in Christian Maier vs Mark Smirnov?

The game opened with the King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (ECO C44).

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