Aleksandr Menkov vs Aleksandr Zimin

Botvinnik 100. Open, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Aleksandr Zimin22351

Aleksandr Menkov21430

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Menkov (2143)
Black: Aleksandr Zimin (2235)
Result: 0–1
Event: Botvinnik 100. Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Menkov (2143) and Aleksandr Zimin (2235) was played at Botvinnik 100. Open in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Aleksandr Menkov vs Aleksandr Zimin (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Aleksandr Zimin.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Menkov vs Aleksandr Zimin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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