Alexey Sarana vs Ilja Derjabin

RUS Ch Blitz 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).

Ilja Derjabin2360½

Alexey Sarana2543½

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Game details

White: Alexey Sarana (2543)
Black: Ilja Derjabin (2360)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS Ch Blitz 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Sarana (2543) and Ilja Derjabin (2360) was played at RUS Ch Blitz 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Ilja Derjabin?

Alexey Sarana vs Ilja Derjabin (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexey Sarana vs Ilja Derjabin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).

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