Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian
Moscow, 1979 · Result ½–½ · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43).
Turn this game into your next win
Replay Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian with deep analysis, save the moments that matter, fold the ideas into your own opening repertoire, and drill the positions until they're second nature. CipherChess turns the games you study into the results you get — free to start.
Start Free on CipherChessMore Games By These Players
Game details
- White
- Ilgar Halafov (2125)
- Black
- Hovik Khalikian (2355)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Moscow
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilgar Halafov (2125) and Hovik Khalikian (2355) was played at Moscow in 1979 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43). 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.
Looking for more Ilgar Halafov games or Hovik Khalikian games? This Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian?
Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian (1979) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilgar Halafov vs Hovik Khalikian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.