Ilia Smirin vs Alexei Shirov
Poikovsky Karpov Tournament 2015, 2015 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2655)
- Black
- Alexei Shirov (2715)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Poikovsky Karpov Tournament 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2655) and Alexei Shirov (2715) was played at Poikovsky Karpov Tournament 2015 in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91). 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 Alexei Shirov?
Ilia Smirin vs Alexei Shirov (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Alexei Shirov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (ECO B91).
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