Malika Japparbekova vs Kristina Kim

Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | women, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).

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Malika Japparbekova20230

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Game details

White: Malika Japparbekova (2023)
Black: Kristina Kim (2023)
Result: 0–1
Event: Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | women
Year: 2026
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)

About this chess game

This chess game between Malika Japparbekova (2023) and Kristina Kim (2023) was played at Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | women in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Malika Japparbekova vs Kristina Kim?

Malika Japparbekova vs Kristina Kim (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Kristina Kim.

What opening was played in Malika Japparbekova vs Kristina Kim?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).

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