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This chess game between Mikhail Botvinnik (2215) and Ilya A Kan (2493) was played at Moscow training m in 1954 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mikhail Botvinnik vs Ilya A Kan?
Mikhail Botvinnik vs Ilya A Kan (1954) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mikhail Botvinnik vs Ilya A Kan?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mikhail Botvinnik vs Ilya A Kan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.