Darsen Sanzhaev vs Ilia Smirin

Chigorin Memorial 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Ilia Smirin2685½

Darsen Sanzhaev2353½

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Game details

White: Darsen Sanzhaev (2353)
Black: Ilia Smirin (2685)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chigorin Memorial 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Darsen Sanzhaev (2353) and Ilia Smirin (2685) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Darsen Sanzhaev vs Ilia Smirin?

Darsen Sanzhaev vs Ilia Smirin (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Darsen Sanzhaev vs Ilia Smirin?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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