Ilia Smirin vs Yuval Yaniv
Israeli Open Chess Championship 2026, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2564)
- Black
- Yuval Yaniv (2462)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Israeli Open Chess Championship 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2564) and Yuval Yaniv (2462) was played at Israeli Open Chess Championship 2026 in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Yuval Yaniv?
Ilia Smirin vs Yuval Yaniv (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Smirin.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Yuval Yaniv?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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