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This chess game between Yakov Estrin (2400) and Yuri Kotkov (1629) was played at USSR in 1972 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (B09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yakov Estrin vs Yuri Kotkov?
Yakov Estrin vs Yuri Kotkov (1972) finished 0-1, a win for Yuri Kotkov.
What opening was played in Yakov Estrin vs Yuri Kotkov?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (ECO B09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yakov Estrin vs Yuri Kotkov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.