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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).
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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).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Kantsler vs Johnatan Bakalchuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.