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This chess game between Valentin Bashkirov (1973) and Yuri Vasilievich Zakharov (1981) was played in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Bashkirov vs Yuri Vasilievich Zakharov?
Valentin Bashkirov vs Yuri Vasilievich Zakharov (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valentin Bashkirov vs Yuri Vasilievich Zakharov?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (ECO E18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Bashkirov vs Yuri Vasilievich Zakharov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.