Vasiliy Shchepetnev vs Sakari Viiru

Corr, 2003 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

Sakari Viiru1655½

Vasiliy Shchepetnev1927½

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Game details

White: Vasiliy Shchepetnev (1927)
Black: Sakari Viiru (1655)
Result: ½–½
Event: Corr
Year: 2003
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vasiliy Shchepetnev (1927) and Sakari Viiru (1655) was played at Corr in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Vasiliy Shchepetnev vs Sakari Viiru?

Vasiliy Shchepetnev vs Sakari Viiru (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vasiliy Shchepetnev vs Sakari Viiru?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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