Pavel Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko
TCh-RUS Premier, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Open (B33).
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Game details
- White
- Pavel Smirnov (2539)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2680)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- TCh-RUS Premier
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Open (B33)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pavel Smirnov (2539) and Sergei Zhigalko (2680) was played at TCh-RUS Premier in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Open (B33). 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 Pavel Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko?
Pavel Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavel Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Open (ECO B33).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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