Ilia Smirin vs Sergei Zhigalko
Chebanenko Rapid Open, 2016 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2658)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2647)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Chebanenko Rapid Open
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2658) and Sergei Zhigalko (2647) was played at Chebanenko Rapid Open in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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 Sergei Zhigalko?
Ilia Smirin vs Sergei Zhigalko (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).
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 Sergei Zhigalko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.