Zhivko Zhekov vs Lyuben Simeonov

BUL/C51 (BUL), 2016 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).

Lyuben Simeonov22180

Zhivko Zhekov22691

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Game details

White: Zhivko Zhekov (2269)
Black: Lyuben Simeonov (2218)
Result: 1–0
Event: BUL/C51 (BUL)
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zhivko Zhekov (2269) and Lyuben Simeonov (2218) was played at BUL/C51 (BUL) in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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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Zhivko Zhekov vs Lyuben Simeonov (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Zhivko Zhekov.

What opening was played in Zhivko Zhekov vs Lyuben Simeonov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).

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