M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Sergei Zhigalko

Najdorf Mem Open A 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51).

Sergei Zhigalko2653½

M. Amin Tabatabaei2481½

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Game details

White: M. Amin Tabatabaei (2481)
Black: Sergei Zhigalko (2653)
Result: ½–½
Event: Najdorf Mem Open A 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51)

About this chess game

This chess game between M. Amin Tabatabaei (2481) and Sergei Zhigalko (2653) was played at Najdorf Mem Open A 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51). 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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Who won M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Sergei Zhigalko?

M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Sergei Zhigalko (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Sergei Zhigalko?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO B51).

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