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This chess game between Alek Safarian (2220) and Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev was played at Corr Tch10-SU in 1994 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alek Safarian vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev?
Alek Safarian vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev (1994) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alek Safarian vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alek Safarian vs Leonid Nikolaevich Shikhirev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.