Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko
Nutcracker Classical 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2631)
- Black
- Andrey Esipenko (2564)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Nutcracker Classical 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2631) and Andrey Esipenko (2564) was played at Nutcracker Classical 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B46). 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 Andrey Esipenko?
Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B46).
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