Evgeny Sapunov vs Xue Zhao
Moscow Aeroflot Open, 2004 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39).
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Game details
- White
- Evgeny Sapunov (2489)
- Black
- Xue Zhao (2449)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Moscow Aeroflot Open
- Year
- 2004
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39)
About this chess game
This chess game between Evgeny Sapunov (2489) and Xue Zhao (2449) was played at Moscow Aeroflot Open in 2004 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39). 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 Evgeny Sapunov vs Xue Zhao?
Evgeny Sapunov vs Xue Zhao (2004) finished 1–0, a win for Evgeny Sapunov.
What opening was played in Evgeny Sapunov vs Xue Zhao?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO E39).
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