Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Alexandra Kosteniuk

Olympiad Women 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).

Alexandra Kosteniuk2538½

Yifan(HLJ) Hou1635½

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Game details

White: Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1635)
Black: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2538)
Result: ½–½
Event: Olympiad Women 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1635) and Alexandra Kosteniuk (2538) was played at Olympiad Women 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). 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 Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Alexandra Kosteniuk (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).

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