Ilia Smirin vs Magnus Carlsen
World Blitz, 2006 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2659)
- Black
- Magnus Carlsen (2675)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz
- Year
- 2006
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2659) and Magnus Carlsen (2675) was played at World Blitz in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90). 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 Magnus Carlsen?
Ilia Smirin vs Magnus Carlsen (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Magnus Carlsen?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (ECO C90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilia Smirin vs Magnus Carlsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.