M Paul Townsend vs Elmir Safarli
33. ECC Open 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98).
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Game details
- White
- M Paul Townsend (2194)
- Black
- Elmir Safarli (1516)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 33. ECC Open 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98)
About this chess game
This chess game between M Paul Townsend (2194) and Elmir Safarli (1516) was played at 33. ECC Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98). 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 M Paul Townsend vs Elmir Safarli?
M Paul Townsend vs Elmir Safarli (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Elmir Safarli.
What opening was played in M Paul Townsend vs Elmir Safarli?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (ECO D98).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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