Bator Sambuev vs David H. Cummings

Toronto Open, 2010 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

David H. Cummings2361½

Bator Sambuev2467½

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Game details

White: Bator Sambuev (2467)
Black: David H. Cummings (2361)
Result: ½–½
Event: Toronto Open
Year: 2010
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Bator Sambuev (2467) and David H. Cummings (2361) was played at Toronto Open in 2010 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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

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Bator Sambuev vs David H. Cummings (2010) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Bator Sambuev vs David H. Cummings?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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