Grigoriy Oparin vs Sergei Zhigalko

Chigorin Memorial, 2013 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Sergei Zhigalko2683½

Grigoriy Oparin2526½

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Game details

White: Grigoriy Oparin (2526)
Black: Sergei Zhigalko (2683)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chigorin Memorial
Year: 2013
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Grigoriy Oparin (2526) and Sergei Zhigalko (2683) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2013 and finished ½–½. 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 Grigoriy Oparin vs Sergei Zhigalko?

Grigoriy Oparin vs Sergei Zhigalko (2013) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Grigoriy Oparin vs Sergei Zhigalko?

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

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