Ruslan Pogorelov vs Alexei Shirov
XXIV Rapid, 2009 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Pogorelov (2477)
- Black
- Alexei Shirov (2730)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- XXIV Rapid
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Pogorelov (2477) and Alexei Shirov (2730) was played at XXIV Rapid in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Ruslan Pogorelov vs Alexei Shirov?
Ruslan Pogorelov vs Alexei Shirov (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Pogorelov vs Alexei Shirov?
The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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