Rayan Taghizadeh vs Awonder Liang

25. North American Open, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Awonder Liang2383½

Rayan Taghizadeh2259½

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Game details

White: Rayan Taghizadeh (2259)
Black: Awonder Liang (2383)
Result: ½–½
Event: 25. North American Open
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rayan Taghizadeh (2259) and Awonder Liang (2383) was played at 25. North American Open in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Rayan Taghizadeh vs Awonder Liang?

Rayan Taghizadeh vs Awonder Liang (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Rayan Taghizadeh vs Awonder Liang?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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