Andrey Zhigalko vs Nikita Vitiugov

Chigorin Memorial, 2012 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

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Andrey Zhigalko25890

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Game details

White: Andrey Zhigalko (2589)
Black: Nikita Vitiugov (2694)
Result: 0–1
Event: Chigorin Memorial
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrey Zhigalko (2589) and Nikita Vitiugov (2694) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2012 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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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Who won Andrey Zhigalko vs Nikita Vitiugov?

Andrey Zhigalko vs Nikita Vitiugov (2012) finished 0–1, a win for Nikita Vitiugov.

What opening was played in Andrey Zhigalko vs Nikita Vitiugov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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