Krishnan Sasikiran vs Ilia Smirin

IND-ISR Match 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81).

Ilia Smirin2647½

Krishnan Sasikiran2707½

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Game details

White: Krishnan Sasikiran (2707)
Black: Ilia Smirin (2647)
Result: ½–½
Event: IND-ISR Match 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81)

About this chess game

This chess game between Krishnan Sasikiran (2707) and Ilia Smirin (2647) was played at IND-ISR Match 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81). 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 Krishnan Sasikiran vs Ilia Smirin?

Krishnan Sasikiran vs Ilia Smirin (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Krishnan Sasikiran vs Ilia Smirin?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (ECO E81).

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