Nikolay Kleimenov vs Victor Kotsyuba
Russian Chess Crown A, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Game details
- White
- Nikolay Kleimenov (2332)
- Black
- Victor Kotsyuba (2136)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Russian Chess Crown A
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikolay Kleimenov (2332) and Victor Kotsyuba (2136) was played at Russian Chess Crown A in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42). 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 Nikolay Kleimenov vs Victor Kotsyuba?
Nikolay Kleimenov vs Victor Kotsyuba (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikolay Kleimenov vs Victor Kotsyuba?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikolay Kleimenov vs Victor Kotsyuba, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.