Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov vs Jean-Michel Malak

S-Open/7-pr/90, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Jean-Michel Malak1867½

Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov2234½

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Game details

White: Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov (2234)
Black: Jean-Michel Malak (1867)
Result: ½–½
Event: S-Open/7-pr/90
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov (2234) and Jean-Michel Malak (1867) was played at S-Open/7-pr/90 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov vs Jean-Michel Malak?

Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov vs Jean-Michel Malak (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Mikhailovich Zhorov vs Jean-Michel Malak?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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