Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu
123. ch-NZL Open 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Game details
- White
- Richard Taylor (1888)
- Black
- Karl Kai Zhu (1996)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 123. ch-NZL Open 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Richard Taylor (1888) and Karl Kai Zhu (1996) was played at 123. ch-NZL Open 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu?
Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
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