Aleksandr Shimanov vs Sergei Movsesian

St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012, 2012 · Result 1–0 · Philidor Defense (C41).

Sergei Movsesian26880

Aleksandr Shimanov26301

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Shimanov (2630)
Black: Sergei Movsesian (2688)
Result: 1–0
Event: St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Philidor Defense (C41)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Shimanov (2630) and Sergei Movsesian (2688) was played at St Petersburg Rapid Cup 2012 in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41). 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 Movsesian (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Aleksandr Shimanov.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Shimanov vs Sergei Movsesian?

The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).

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