John Moon vs Andrew Zhitnikov

CA.2003.0.00085, 2003 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Andrew Zhitnikov21061

John Moon21860

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Game details

White: John Moon (2186)
Black: Andrew Zhitnikov (2106)
Result: 0–1
Event: CA.2003.0.00085
Year: 2003
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Moon (2186) and Andrew Zhitnikov (2106) was played at CA.2003.0.00085 in 2003 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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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John Moon vs Andrew Zhitnikov (2003) finished 0–1, a win for Andrew Zhitnikov.

What opening was played in John Moon vs Andrew Zhitnikov?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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