Ekaterina Smirnova vs Aleksandra Goryachkina

Pushchino RUS, Open(w) 2012, 2012 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Aleksandra Goryachkina23971

Ekaterina Smirnova18100

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Game details

White: Ekaterina Smirnova (1810)
Black: Aleksandra Goryachkina (2397)
Result: 0–1
Event: Pushchino RUS, Open(w) 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ekaterina Smirnova (1810) and Aleksandra Goryachkina (2397) was played at Pushchino RUS, Open(w) 2012 in 2012 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Ekaterina Smirnova vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (2012) finished 0–1, a win for Aleksandra Goryachkina.

What opening was played in Ekaterina Smirnova vs Aleksandra Goryachkina?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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