Mikhail Botvinnik vs Victor Mikhalevski

TCh-ISR 2020, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense (D40).

Victor Mikhalevski2571½

Mikhail Botvinnik2385½

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Game details

White: Mikhail Botvinnik (2385)
Black: Victor Mikhalevski (2571)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-ISR 2020
Year: 2020
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense (D40)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Botvinnik (2385) and Victor Mikhalevski (2571) was played at TCh-ISR 2020 in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense (D40). 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 Mikhail Botvinnik vs Victor Mikhalevski?

Mikhail Botvinnik vs Victor Mikhalevski (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Mikhail Botvinnik vs Victor Mikhalevski?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense (ECO D40).

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