Boris Zhak vs João Carlos de Oliveira

MT-Marczell (SVK), 2016 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66).

João Carlos de Oliveira2574½

Boris Zhak1837½

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Game details

White: Boris Zhak (1837)
Black: João Carlos de Oliveira (2574)
Result: ½–½
Event: MT-Marczell (SVK)
Year: 2016
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Zhak (1837) and João Carlos de Oliveira (2574) was played at MT-Marczell (SVK) in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66). 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 João Carlos de Oliveira?

Boris Zhak vs João Carlos de Oliveira (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Zhak vs João Carlos de Oliveira?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (ECO C66).

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