GM Ilja Zaragatski

Soviet UnionSoviet Union
Born 1985
Elo2447
FIDE Profile

Ilja Zaragatski is a Grandmaster born in the Soviet Union in 1985 who has reached a peak Elo of 2447. He is notable for his use of the Chigorin Defence in his competitive games.

Ilja Zaragatski

Associated Openings

As Black

D07Chigorin Defence43 games

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