Thomas Villiers vs Igor Janik

Mindsports Open 4th, 2024 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44).

Igor Janik2511½

Thomas Villiers2229½

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Game details

White: Thomas Villiers (2229)
Black: Igor Janik (2511)
Result: ½–½
Event: Mindsports Open 4th
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44)

About this chess game

This chess game between Thomas Villiers (2229) and Igor Janik (2511) was played at Mindsports Open 4th in 2024 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (B44). 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 Thomas Villiers vs Igor Janik?

Thomas Villiers vs Igor Janik (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Thomas Villiers vs Igor Janik?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO B44).

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