Alexei Shirov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
16. Karpov Poikovsky, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2712)
- Black
- Ernesto Inarkiev (2660)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 16. Karpov Poikovsky
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2712) and Ernesto Inarkiev (2660) was played at 16. Karpov Poikovsky in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91). 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 Ernesto Inarkiev?
Alexei Shirov vs Ernesto Inarkiev (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Ernesto Inarkiev?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (ECO C91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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