Boris Kantsler vs Johnatan Bakalchuk

Israel Team Championship 2026 - Group A, 2026 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Johnatan Bakalchuk24381

Boris Kantsler23480

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Game details

White: Boris Kantsler (2348)
Black: Johnatan Bakalchuk (2438)
Result: 0–1
Event: Israel Team Championship 2026 - Group A
Year: 2026
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Kantsler (2348) and Johnatan Bakalchuk (2438) was played at Israel Team Championship 2026 - Group A in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 Boris Kantsler vs Johnatan Bakalchuk?

Boris Kantsler vs Johnatan Bakalchuk (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Johnatan Bakalchuk.

What opening was played in Boris Kantsler vs Johnatan Bakalchuk?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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