Alexey Sarana vs Kirill Alekseenko

Russian Cup Final 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76).

Kirill Alekseenko2638½

Alexey Sarana2618½

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Game details

White: Alexey Sarana (2618)
Black: Kirill Alekseenko (2638)
Result: ½–½
Event: Russian Cup Final 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Sarana (2618) and Kirill Alekseenko (2638) was played at Russian Cup Final 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76). 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 Alexey Sarana vs Kirill Alekseenko?

Alexey Sarana vs Kirill Alekseenko (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexey Sarana vs Kirill Alekseenko?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D76).

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