Vugar Manafov vs Sultan Al-Zaabi

24. Abu Dhabi Masters, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Sultan Al-Zaabi17470

Vugar Manafov22401

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Game details

White: Vugar Manafov (2240)
Black: Sultan Al-Zaabi (1747)
Result: 1–0
Event: 24. Abu Dhabi Masters
Year: 2017
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vugar Manafov (2240) and Sultan Al-Zaabi (1747) was played at 24. Abu Dhabi Masters in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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 Vugar Manafov vs Sultan Al-Zaabi?

Vugar Manafov vs Sultan Al-Zaabi (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Vugar Manafov.

What opening was played in Vugar Manafov vs Sultan Al-Zaabi?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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