Jun Zhao vs Arkadij Naiditsch
World Blitz 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Jun Zhao (2604)
- Black
- Arkadij Naiditsch (2705)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jun Zhao (2604) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2705) was played at World Blitz 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Jun Zhao vs Arkadij Naiditsch?
Jun Zhao vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jun Zhao vs Arkadij Naiditsch?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jun Zhao vs Arkadij Naiditsch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.