Irina Merkulova vs Alexandr Shapoval
Sakharov Memorial Open 4th, 2005 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08).
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Game details
- White
- Irina Merkulova (2118)
- Black
- Alexandr Shapoval (2304)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Sakharov Memorial Open 4th
- Year
- 2005
- Opening
- King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08)
About this chess game
This chess game between Irina Merkulova (2118) and Alexandr Shapoval (2304) was played at Sakharov Memorial Open 4th in 2005 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08). 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 Irina Merkulova vs Alexandr Shapoval?
Irina Merkulova vs Alexandr Shapoval (2005) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Irina Merkulova vs Alexandr Shapoval?
The game opened with the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (ECO A08).
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