Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko
6. Nutcracker Classical, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2664)
- Black
- Andrey Esipenko (2672)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 6. Nutcracker Classical
- Year
- 2020
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2664) and Andrey Esipenko (2672) was played at 6. Nutcracker Classical in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88). 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 (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexei Shirov vs Andrey Esipenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.