Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev vs Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov

RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS), 2019 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov2265½

Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev2278½

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Game details

White: Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev (2278)
Black: Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov (2265)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS)
Year: 2019
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev (2278) and Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov (2265) was played at RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS) in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev vs Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov?

Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev vs Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev vs Oleg Anatolievich Alifanov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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