Sergei Zhigalko vs Boris Gelfand
21. European Teams, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Game details
- White
- Sergei Zhigalko (2638)
- Black
- Boris Gelfand (2719)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 21. European Teams
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sergei Zhigalko (2638) and Boris Gelfand (2719) was played at 21. European Teams in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 Sergei Zhigalko vs Boris Gelfand?
Sergei Zhigalko vs Boris Gelfand (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergei Zhigalko vs Boris Gelfand?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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