Valerij Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko
ch-BLR Men, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Indian Defense (E12).
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Game details
- White
- Valerij Smirnov (2356)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2671)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- ch-BLR Men
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense (E12)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valerij Smirnov (2356) and Sergei Zhigalko (2671) was played at ch-BLR Men in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense (E12). 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 Valerij Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko?
Valerij Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Sergei Zhigalko.
What opening was played in Valerij Smirnov vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense (ECO E12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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