Valentin Kirilov vs Alexander Arulaid
URS Ch, semi final, 1949 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90).
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Game details
- White
- Valentin Kirilov (1772)
- Black
- Alexander Arulaid
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- URS Ch, semi final
- Year
- 1949
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentin Kirilov (1772) and Alexander Arulaid was played at URS Ch, semi final in 1949 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90). 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 Valentin Kirilov vs Alexander Arulaid?
Valentin Kirilov vs Alexander Arulaid (1949) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valentin Kirilov vs Alexander Arulaid?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Kirilov vs Alexander Arulaid, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.