Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Emil Zander (2147) and Alexandru Pirtac (2106) was played at Danish Championship 2026 - Kandidatklassen in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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.
Looking for more Emil Zander games or Alexandru Pirtac games? This Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: French Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac?
Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Emil Zander vs Alexandru Pirtac, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.