Zhansaya Abdumalik vs Alexandra Kosteniuk

Qatar Masters Open 2015, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (C93).

Alexandra Kosteniuk25421

Zhansaya Abdumalik23900

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Game details

White: Zhansaya Abdumalik (2390)
Black: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2542)
Result: 0–1
Event: Qatar Masters Open 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (C93)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zhansaya Abdumalik (2390) and Alexandra Kosteniuk (2542) was played at Qatar Masters Open 2015 in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (C93). 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 Zhansaya Abdumalik vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

Zhansaya Abdumalik vs Alexandra Kosteniuk (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Alexandra Kosteniuk.

What opening was played in Zhansaya Abdumalik vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (ECO C93).

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