Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Vladislav Kovalev

World Blitz 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81).

Vladislav Kovalev26390

Vasyl Ivanchuk27261

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Game details

White: Vasyl Ivanchuk (2726)
Black: Vladislav Kovalev (2639)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Blitz 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vasyl Ivanchuk (2726) and Vladislav Kovalev (2639) was played at World Blitz 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81). 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 Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Vladislav Kovalev?

Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Vladislav Kovalev (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Vasyl Ivanchuk.

What opening was played in Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Vladislav Kovalev?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (ECO E81).

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