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This chess game between Sergey Drygalov (2571) and Mergen Kakabayev (2229) was played at Russian Chess Crown A in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergey Drygalov vs Mergen Kakabayev?
Sergey Drygalov vs Mergen Kakabayev (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergey Drygalov vs Mergen Kakabayev?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergey Drygalov vs Mergen Kakabayev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.