Alexey Sarana vs Vitaly Shinkevich

TCh-RUS Premier 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Vitaly Shinkevich2433½

Alexey Sarana2587½

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Game details

White: Alexey Sarana (2587)
Black: Vitaly Shinkevich (2433)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Sarana (2587) and Vitaly Shinkevich (2433) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 Vitaly Shinkevich?

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

What opening was played in Alexey Sarana vs Vitaly Shinkevich?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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