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This chess game between Pavel Boikov (2110) and Ilya Somkin (1885) was played at 21. Moscow Open A 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Pavel Boikov vs Ilya Somkin?
Pavel Boikov vs Ilya Somkin (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Pavel Boikov.
What opening was played in Pavel Boikov vs Ilya Somkin?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Pavel Boikov vs Ilya Somkin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.