Alexander Donchenko vs Arturs Neiksans

TCh-FRA Top 12 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).

Arturs Neiksans2599½

Alexander Donchenko2563½

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Game details

White: Alexander Donchenko (2563)
Black: Arturs Neiksans (2599)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-FRA Top 12 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Donchenko (2563) and Arturs Neiksans (2599) was played at TCh-FRA Top 12 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08). 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 Arturs Neiksans?

Alexander Donchenko vs Arturs Neiksans (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexander Donchenko vs Arturs Neiksans?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).

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