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This chess game between Valeriy Zhikharev (2212) and Yan Zakharov (1229) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valeriy Zhikharev vs Yan Zakharov?
Valeriy Zhikharev vs Yan Zakharov (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Valeriy Zhikharev.
What opening was played in Valeriy Zhikharev vs Yan Zakharov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO E21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valeriy Zhikharev vs Yan Zakharov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.