Alexander Donchenko vs Boris Gelfand
3. Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Masters, 2026 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation (A35).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander Donchenko (2665)
- Black
- Boris Gelfand (2630)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 3. Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Masters
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation (A35)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander Donchenko (2665) and Boris Gelfand (2630) was played at 3. Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Masters in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation (A35). 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 Alexander Donchenko vs Boris Gelfand?
Alexander Donchenko vs Boris Gelfand (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander Donchenko vs Boris Gelfand?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexander Donchenko vs Boris Gelfand, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.