Matan Poleg vs Ilia Smirin

Israel Team Championship 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84).

Ilia Smirin25561

Matan Poleg22850

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Game details

White: Matan Poleg (2285)
Black: Ilia Smirin (2556)
Result: 0–1
Event: Israel Team Championship 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matan Poleg (2285) and Ilia Smirin (2556) was played at Israel Team Championship 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84). 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 Matan Poleg vs Ilia Smirin?

Matan Poleg vs Ilia Smirin (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Ilia Smirin.

What opening was played in Matan Poleg vs Ilia Smirin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B84).

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