Ilya Sterin vs Varuzhan Akobian

Western Class Championships, 2004 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).

Varuzhan Akobian25021

Ilya Sterin22600

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Game details

White: Ilya Sterin (2260)
Black: Varuzhan Akobian (2502)
Result: 0–1
Event: Western Class Championships
Year: 2004
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ilya Sterin (2260) and Varuzhan Akobian (2502) was played at Western Class Championships in 2004 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06). 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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Ilya Sterin vs Varuzhan Akobian (2004) finished 0–1, a win for Varuzhan Akobian.

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The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).

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