Vera Sokolova vs Alexander A. Yakimenko

St. Petersburg RUS, Chigorin Mem 09, 2009 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).

Alexander A. Yakimenko2240½

Vera Sokolova2087½

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Game details

White: Vera Sokolova (2087)
Black: Alexander A. Yakimenko (2240)
Result: ½–½
Event: St. Petersburg RUS, Chigorin Mem 09
Year: 2009
Opening: French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vera Sokolova (2087) and Alexander A. Yakimenko (2240) was played at St. Petersburg RUS, Chigorin Mem 09 in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02). 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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Vera Sokolova vs Alexander A. Yakimenko (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vera Sokolova vs Alexander A. Yakimenko?

The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).

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