A.R. Saleh Salem vs Alexander Zhigalko

Najdorf Memorial Open, 2008 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).

Alexander Zhigalko25510

A.R. Saleh Salem24431

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Game details

White: A.R. Saleh Salem (2443)
Black: Alexander Zhigalko (2551)
Result: 1–0
Event: Najdorf Memorial Open
Year: 2008
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)

About this chess game

This chess game between A.R. Saleh Salem (2443) and Alexander Zhigalko (2551) was played at Najdorf Memorial Open in 2008 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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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A.R. Saleh Salem vs Alexander Zhigalko (2008) finished 1–0, a win for A.R. Saleh Salem.

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The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).

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