Alexei Shirov vs Nikita Vitiugov

RUS Team Ch 19th, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

Nikita Vitiugov2703½

Alexei Shirov2706½

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Game details

White: Alexei Shirov (2706)
Black: Nikita Vitiugov (2703)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS Team Ch 19th
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2706) and Nikita Vitiugov (2703) was played at RUS Team Ch 19th in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Nikita Vitiugov?

Alexei Shirov vs Nikita Vitiugov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Nikita Vitiugov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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