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This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2731) and Ivan Bukavshin (2657) was played at Nutcracker Rapid 2015 in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Boris Gelfand vs Ivan Bukavshin?
Boris Gelfand vs Ivan Bukavshin (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Ivan Bukavshin?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Gelfand vs Ivan Bukavshin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.