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This chess game between Boris Smirnov (2142) and Alexander I. Sotnikov (2195) was played at Chelyabinsk RUS, 8. Kibizov Memorial in 2013 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation (A20).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Boris Smirnov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov?
Boris Smirnov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov (2013) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Smirnov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation (ECO A20).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Smirnov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.