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This chess game between Leonid Elkin (2054) and Varvara Poliakova (1918) was played at Orsha Open 2021 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (A89).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leonid Elkin vs Varvara Poliakova?
Leonid Elkin vs Varvara Poliakova (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Leonid Elkin vs Varvara Poliakova?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (ECO A89).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonid Elkin vs Varvara Poliakova, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.