Homayoon Toufighi vs Alexei Shirov

14. Avicenna Open 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Alexei Shirov2648½

Homayoon Toufighi2420½

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Game details

White: Homayoon Toufighi (2420)
Black: Alexei Shirov (2648)
Result: ½–½
Event: 14. Avicenna Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Homayoon Toufighi (2420) and Alexei Shirov (2648) was played at 14. Avicenna Open 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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 Homayoon Toufighi vs Alexei Shirov?

Homayoon Toufighi vs Alexei Shirov (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Homayoon Toufighi vs Alexei Shirov?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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