Mikhail Bryakin vs Vitaly Kovalev

Chigorin Memorial 2019, 2019 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90).

Vitaly Kovalev22400

Mikhail Bryakin24401

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Game details

White: Mikhail Bryakin (2440)
Black: Vitaly Kovalev (2240)
Result: 1–0
Event: Chigorin Memorial 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Bryakin (2440) and Vitaly Kovalev (2240) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2019 in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90). 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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Mikhail Bryakin vs Vitaly Kovalev (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Mikhail Bryakin.

What opening was played in Mikhail Bryakin vs Vitaly Kovalev?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (ECO E90).

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