Kostya Kavutskiy vs Tommy He

It North American Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18).

Tommy He2030½

Kostya Kavutskiy2299½

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Game details

White: Kostya Kavutskiy (2299)
Black: Tommy He (2030)
Result: ½–½
Event: It North American Open
Year: 2012
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18)

About this chess game

This chess game between Kostya Kavutskiy (2299) and Tommy He (2030) was played at It North American Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18). 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 Kostya Kavutskiy vs Tommy He?

Kostya Kavutskiy vs Tommy He (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Kostya Kavutskiy vs Tommy He?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (ECO E18).

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