Boris Smirnov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov

Chelyabinsk RUS, 8. Kibizov Memorial, 2013 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation (A20).

Alexander I. Sotnikov2195½

Boris Smirnov2142½

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Game details

White: Boris Smirnov (2142)
Black: Alexander I. Sotnikov (2195)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chelyabinsk RUS, 8. Kibizov Memorial
Year: 2013
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation (A20)

About this chess game

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). 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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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).

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