Alexei Shirov vs Vlastimil Babula
Bundesliga 2024-25, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2652)
- Black
- Vlastimil Babula (2359)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Bundesliga 2024-25
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2652) and Vlastimil Babula (2359) was played at Bundesliga 2024-25 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69). 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 Alexei Shirov vs Vlastimil Babula?
Alexei Shirov vs Vlastimil Babula (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Vlastimil Babula?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (ECO B69).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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