Ilia Smirin vs Jianchao Zhou
43. Annual World Open, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2663)
- Black
- Jianchao Zhou (2601)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 43. Annual World Open
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2663) and Jianchao Zhou (2601) was played at 43. Annual World Open in 2015 and finished ½–½. 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 Jianchao Zhou?
Ilia Smirin vs Jianchao Zhou (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Jianchao Zhou?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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