Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Viktor Permin (1978) and Valeriy Zhikharev (2212) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2015 in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57).
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.
Looking for more Viktor Permin games or Valeriy Zhikharev games? This Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Benko Gambit.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev?
Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Viktor Permin vs Valeriy Zhikharev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.