Leonid Ivanovich Romanov vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin

RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS), 2018 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).

Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin2148½

Leonid Ivanovich Romanov2054½

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Game details

White: Leonid Ivanovich Romanov (2054)
Black: Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2148)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS)
Year: 2018
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)

About this chess game

This chess game between Leonid Ivanovich Romanov (2054) and Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2148) was played at RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS) in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96). 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 Leonid Ivanovich Romanov vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin?

Leonid Ivanovich Romanov vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Leonid Ivanovich Romanov vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).

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