Alexandr Zhirnov vs Andrey Ostapenko
Sakharov Memorial Open, 2002 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98).
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Game details
- White
- Alexandr Zhirnov
- Black
- Andrey Ostapenko
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Sakharov Memorial Open
- Year
- 2002
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexandr Zhirnov and Andrey Ostapenko was played at Sakharov Memorial Open in 2002 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98). 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 Alexandr Zhirnov vs Andrey Ostapenko?
Alexandr Zhirnov vs Andrey Ostapenko (2002) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexandr Zhirnov vs Andrey Ostapenko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B98).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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