Vadim Malakhatko vs Alexei Shirov

Chigorin Memorial, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36).

Alexei Shirov2708½

Vadim Malakhatko2558½

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Game details

White: Vadim Malakhatko (2558)
Black: Alexei Shirov (2708)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chigorin Memorial
Year: 2012
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vadim Malakhatko (2558) and Alexei Shirov (2708) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36). 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 Vadim Malakhatko vs Alexei Shirov?

Vadim Malakhatko vs Alexei Shirov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vadim Malakhatko vs Alexei Shirov?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E36).

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