Vitaliy A. Chestnov vs Sergey Tsapalin

2017 · Result 0–1 · Benko Gambit (A57).

Sergey Tsapalin19721

Vitaliy A. Chestnov22400

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Game details

White: Vitaliy A. Chestnov (2240)
Black: Sergey Tsapalin (1972)
Result: 0–1
Year: 2017
Opening: Benko Gambit (A57)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vitaliy A. Chestnov (2240) and Sergey Tsapalin (1972) was played in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57). 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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Who won Vitaliy A. Chestnov vs Sergey Tsapalin?

Vitaliy A. Chestnov vs Sergey Tsapalin (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Sergey Tsapalin.

What opening was played in Vitaliy A. Chestnov vs Sergey Tsapalin?

The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).

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