Sergei Zhigalko vs Valerij Smirnov

80. ch-BLR 2014, 2014 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67).

Valerij Smirnov23270

Sergei Zhigalko26821

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Game details

White: Sergei Zhigalko (2682)
Black: Valerij Smirnov (2327)
Result: 1–0
Event: 80. ch-BLR 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergei Zhigalko (2682) and Valerij Smirnov (2327) was played at 80. ch-BLR 2014 in 2014 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67). 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 Valerij Smirnov (2014) finished 1–0, a win for Sergei Zhigalko.

What opening was played in Sergei Zhigalko vs Valerij Smirnov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B67).

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