Viswanathan Anand vs Anatoly Kovalyov
FIDE World Cup 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Viswanathan Anand (2794)
- Black
- Anatoly Kovalyov (1898)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2794) and Anatoly Kovalyov (1898) was played at FIDE World Cup 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Viswanathan Anand vs Anatoly Kovalyov?
Viswanathan Anand vs Anatoly Kovalyov (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Anatoly Kovalyov.
What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Anatoly Kovalyov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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