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This chess game between Asya Zhivotovskaya (1684) and Vyacheslav Nikiforov (1863) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Asya Zhivotovskaya vs Vyacheslav Nikiforov?
Asya Zhivotovskaya vs Vyacheslav Nikiforov (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Asya Zhivotovskaya vs Vyacheslav Nikiforov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Asya Zhivotovskaya vs Vyacheslav Nikiforov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.