Samir Sahidi vs Alexander Grischuk

World Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51).

Alexander Grischuk2654½

Samir Sahidi2516½

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Game details

White: Samir Sahidi (2516)
Black: Alexander Grischuk (2654)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Rapid 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51)

About this chess game

This chess game between Samir Sahidi (2516) and Alexander Grischuk (2654) was played at World Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51). 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 Samir Sahidi vs Alexander Grischuk?

Samir Sahidi vs Alexander Grischuk (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Samir Sahidi vs Alexander Grischuk?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO B51).

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