Valerij Smirnov vs Andrey Zhigalko
ch-BLR Men, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43).
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Game details
- White
- Valerij Smirnov (2356)
- Black
- Andrey Zhigalko (2566)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- ch-BLR Men
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valerij Smirnov (2356) and Andrey Zhigalko (2566) was played at ch-BLR Men in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43). 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 Andrey Zhigalko?
Valerij Smirnov vs Andrey Zhigalko (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valerij Smirnov vs Andrey Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E43).
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