Alexander van der Merwe vs Rufaro Chikaka

2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54).

Rufaro Chikaka1343½

Alexander van der Merwe1341½

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Game details

White: Alexander van der Merwe (1341)
Black: Rufaro Chikaka (1343)
Result: ½–½
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander van der Merwe (1341) and Rufaro Chikaka (1343) was played in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54). 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 Alexander van der Merwe vs Rufaro Chikaka?

Alexander van der Merwe vs Rufaro Chikaka (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexander van der Merwe vs Rufaro Chikaka?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (ECO B54).

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