Alexey Grachev vs Maxim Matlakov

TCh-RUS Blitz 2023, 2023 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Maxim Matlakov26740

Alexey Grachev16441

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Game details

White: Alexey Grachev (1644)
Black: Maxim Matlakov (2674)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS Blitz 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Grachev (1644) and Maxim Matlakov (2674) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2023 in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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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Who won Alexey Grachev vs Maxim Matlakov?

Alexey Grachev vs Maxim Matlakov (2023) finished 1–0, a win for Alexey Grachev.

What opening was played in Alexey Grachev vs Maxim Matlakov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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