Ilia Smirin vs Viswanathan Anand
World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2609)
- Black
- Viswanathan Anand (2773)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2609) and Viswanathan Anand (2773) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93). 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 Ilia Smirin vs Viswanathan Anand?
Ilia Smirin vs Viswanathan Anand (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Viswanathan Anand?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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