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This chess game between Vitaly Shcherbakov (2141) and Zhanat Saiyn (1965) was played at 13. FIDE Open in 2009 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Shcherbakov vs Zhanat Saiyn?
Vitaly Shcherbakov vs Zhanat Saiyn (2009) finished 0-1, a win for Zhanat Saiyn.
What opening was played in Vitaly Shcherbakov vs Zhanat Saiyn?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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