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This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2658) and Nikolai Gritsenko (2309) was played at European Rapid 2015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Gritsenko?
Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Gritsenko (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Gritsenko?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
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 Nikolai Gritsenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.