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This chess game between Artur Zhigalov (1971) and Nikita Faizullin (1857) was played in 2012 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Artur Zhigalov vs Nikita Faizullin?
Artur Zhigalov vs Nikita Faizullin (2012) finished 1-0, a win for Artur Zhigalov.
What opening was played in Artur Zhigalov vs Nikita Faizullin?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Artur Zhigalov vs Nikita Faizullin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.