Michael Kaufmann vs Vitaly Butsikin
RB.2009.0.00065, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Game details
- White
- Michael Kaufmann (1965)
- Black
- Vitaly Butsikin (1998)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- RB.2009.0.00065
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michael Kaufmann (1965) and Vitaly Butsikin (1998) was played at RB.2009.0.00065 in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88). 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 Michael Kaufmann vs Vitaly Butsikin?
Michael Kaufmann vs Vitaly Butsikin (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Kaufmann vs Vitaly Butsikin?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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