Matjaz Pirs vs Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov

GER/GM01 (GER), 2012 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94).

Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov25480

Matjaz Pirs20471

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Game details

White: Matjaz Pirs (2047)
Black: Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov (2548)
Result: 1–0
Event: GER/GM01 (GER)
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matjaz Pirs (2047) and Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov (2548) was played at GER/GM01 (GER) in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94). 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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Who won Matjaz Pirs vs Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov?

Matjaz Pirs vs Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Matjaz Pirs.

What opening was played in Matjaz Pirs vs Aleksandr Gennadievich Efremov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B94).

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