Boris Zhak vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin
RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS), 2018 · Result 1–0 · Semi-Slav Defense (D43).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Zhak (1773)
- Black
- Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2148)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS)
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense (D43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Zhak (1773) and Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2148) was played at RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS) in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense (D43). 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 Boris Zhak vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin?
Boris Zhak vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Boris Zhak.
What opening was played in Boris Zhak vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense (ECO D43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Zhak vs Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.