Aleksandr Shimanov vs Sergei Kostin

St Petersburg White Nights Open, 2006 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).

Sergei Kostin22800

Aleksandr Shimanov23061

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Shimanov (2306)
Black: Sergei Kostin (2280)
Result: 1–0
Event: St Petersburg White Nights Open
Year: 2006
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Shimanov (2306) and Sergei Kostin (2280) was played at St Petersburg White Nights Open in 2006 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42). 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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Aleksandr Shimanov vs Sergei Kostin (2006) finished 1–0, a win for Aleksandr Shimanov.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Shimanov vs Sergei Kostin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).

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