Alexei Shirov vs Ilia Iljiushenok

TCh-RUS Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).

Ilia Iljiushenok25191

Alexei Shirov26300

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Game details

White: Alexei Shirov (2630)
Black: Ilia Iljiushenok (2519)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-RUS Rapid 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2630) and Ilia Iljiushenok (2519) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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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Alexei Shirov vs Ilia Iljiushenok (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Ilia Iljiushenok.

What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Ilia Iljiushenok?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).

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