Evgeniy Pletnev vs Alexander Zubov

European Blitz 2015, 2015 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35).

Alexander Zubov26010

Evgeniy Pletnev22351

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Game details

White: Evgeniy Pletnev (2235)
Black: Alexander Zubov (2601)
Result: 1–0
Event: European Blitz 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35)

About this chess game

This chess game between Evgeniy Pletnev (2235) and Alexander Zubov (2601) was played at European Blitz 2015 in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35). 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 Evgeniy Pletnev vs Alexander Zubov?

Evgeniy Pletnev vs Alexander Zubov (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Evgeniy Pletnev.

What opening was played in Evgeniy Pletnev vs Alexander Zubov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (ECO B35).

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