Ilia Smirin vs Yehuda Gruenfeld

Maccabi Closed GM 2022, 2022 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).

Yehuda Gruenfeld24181

Ilia Smirin26010

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Game details

White: Ilia Smirin (2601)
Black: Yehuda Gruenfeld (2418)
Result: 0–1
Event: Maccabi Closed GM 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2601) and Yehuda Gruenfeld (2418) was played at Maccabi Closed GM 2022 in 2022 and finished 0–1. 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 Yehuda Gruenfeld?

Ilia Smirin vs Yehuda Gruenfeld (2022) finished 0–1, a win for Yehuda Gruenfeld.

What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Yehuda Gruenfeld?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).

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