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This chess game between Valeriy Astapov (1827) and Nikolay Kovaliov (2137) was played in 2017 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Zukertort Opening (A04).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valeriy Astapov vs Nikolay Kovaliov?
Valeriy Astapov vs Nikolay Kovaliov (2017) finished 0-1, a win for Nikolay Kovaliov.
What opening was played in Valeriy Astapov vs Nikolay Kovaliov?
The game opened with the Zukertort Opening (ECO A04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valeriy Astapov vs Nikolay Kovaliov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.