Arash Tahbaz vs Mostafa Sakhayi

IRI Ch SF 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97).

Mostafa Sakhayi21480

Arash Tahbaz24101

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Game details

White: Arash Tahbaz (2410)
Black: Mostafa Sakhayi (2148)
Result: 1–0
Event: IRI Ch SF 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arash Tahbaz (2410) and Mostafa Sakhayi (2148) was played at IRI Ch SF 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97). 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 Arash Tahbaz vs Mostafa Sakhayi?

Arash Tahbaz vs Mostafa Sakhayi (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Arash Tahbaz.

What opening was played in Arash Tahbaz vs Mostafa Sakhayi?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C97).

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