Valentina Gunina vs Alexandra Kosteniuk

FIDE Grand Swiss women, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38).

Alexandra Kosteniuk2518½

Valentina Gunina2462½

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Game details

White: Valentina Gunina (2462)
Black: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2518)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE Grand Swiss women
Year: 2021
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valentina Gunina (2462) and Alexandra Kosteniuk (2518) was played at FIDE Grand Swiss women in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38). 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won Valentina Gunina vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

Valentina Gunina vs Alexandra Kosteniuk (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Valentina Gunina vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (ECO D38).

Can I replay this chess game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentina Gunina vs Alexandra Kosteniuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.