Alexei Shirov vs Sergey Volkov

TCh-ESP Div 1 2019, 2019 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).

Sergey Volkov14531

Alexei Shirov26580

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Game details

White: Alexei Shirov (2658)
Black: Sergey Volkov (1453)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-ESP Div 1 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2658) and Sergey Volkov (1453) was played at TCh-ESP Div 1 2019 in 2019 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06). 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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Who won Alexei Shirov vs Sergey Volkov?

Alexei Shirov vs Sergey Volkov (2019) finished 0–1, a win for Sergey Volkov.

What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Sergey Volkov?

The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).

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