Musa Zakirov vs Denis Khismatullin

VN Startsev Mem 2024, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).

Denis Khismatullin25791

Musa Zakirov21060

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Game details

White: Musa Zakirov (2106)
Black: Denis Khismatullin (2579)
Result: 0–1
Event: VN Startsev Mem 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)

About this chess game

This chess game between Musa Zakirov (2106) and Denis Khismatullin (2579) was played at VN Startsev Mem 2024 in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Musa Zakirov vs Denis Khismatullin?

Musa Zakirov vs Denis Khismatullin (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Denis Khismatullin.

What opening was played in Musa Zakirov vs Denis Khismatullin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).

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