Valentin Baidetskyi vs Igor Kovalenko
European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 | Rapid, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Valentin Baidetskyi (2500)
- Black
- Igor Kovalenko (2684)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 | Rapid
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentin Baidetskyi (2500) and Igor Kovalenko (2684) was played at European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 | Rapid in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Valentin Baidetskyi vs Igor Kovalenko?
Valentin Baidetskyi vs Igor Kovalenko (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Igor Kovalenko.
What opening was played in Valentin Baidetskyi vs Igor Kovalenko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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