Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Kabanov
World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Philidor Defense (C41).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2609)
- Black
- Nikolai Kabanov (2450)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Philidor Defense (C41)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2609) and Nikolai Kabanov (2450) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41). 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 Nikolai Kabanov?
Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Kabanov (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Nikolai Kabanov?
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 Kabanov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.