Sergei Zhigalko vs Arjun Erigaisi

1. 3-0 Thu 26. Feb 2026, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08).

Arjun Erigaisi27751

Sergei Zhigalko25720

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Game details

White: Sergei Zhigalko (2572)
Black: Arjun Erigaisi (2775)
Result: 0–1
Event: 1. 3-0 Thu 26. Feb 2026
Year: 2026
Opening: Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergei Zhigalko (2572) and Arjun Erigaisi (2775) was played at 1. 3-0 Thu 26. Feb 2026 in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08). 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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Sergei Zhigalko vs Arjun Erigaisi (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Arjun Erigaisi.

What opening was played in Sergei Zhigalko vs Arjun Erigaisi?

The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B08).

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