R Praggnanandhaa vs Maksim Chigaev

81. Tata Steel GpB, 2019 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Maksim Chigaev26041

R Praggnanandhaa25390

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Game details

White: R Praggnanandhaa (2539)
Black: Maksim Chigaev (2604)
Result: 0–1
Event: 81. Tata Steel GpB
Year: 2019
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between R Praggnanandhaa (2539) and Maksim Chigaev (2604) was played at 81. Tata Steel GpB in 2019 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 R Praggnanandhaa vs Maksim Chigaev?

R Praggnanandhaa vs Maksim Chigaev (2019) finished 0–1, a win for Maksim Chigaev.

What opening was played in R Praggnanandhaa vs Maksim Chigaev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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