Sergei Zhigalko vs Eltaj Safarli
World Blitz 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Game details
- White
- Sergei Zhigalko (2641)
- Black
- Eltaj Safarli (2639)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Blitz 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sergei Zhigalko (2641) and Eltaj Safarli (2639) was played at World Blitz 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87). 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 Eltaj Safarli?
Sergei Zhigalko vs Eltaj Safarli (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Sergei Zhigalko.
What opening was played in Sergei Zhigalko vs Eltaj Safarli?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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