Thomas Merkos vs Christos Tsarsitalidis

50. TCh-GRE 2023, 2023 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Christos Tsarsitalidis20220

Thomas Merkos18601

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Game details

White: Thomas Merkos (1860)
Black: Christos Tsarsitalidis (2022)
Result: 1–0
Event: 50. TCh-GRE 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Thomas Merkos (1860) and Christos Tsarsitalidis (2022) was played at 50. TCh-GRE 2023 in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Thomas Merkos vs Christos Tsarsitalidis?

Thomas Merkos vs Christos Tsarsitalidis (2023) finished 1–0, a win for Thomas Merkos.

What opening was played in Thomas Merkos vs Christos Tsarsitalidis?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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