Mikhail Kobalia vs Tal Haimovich

MTO Open, 2006 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Tal Haimovich24350

Mikhail Kobalia26471

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Game details

White: Mikhail Kobalia (2647)
Black: Tal Haimovich (2435)
Result: 1–0
Event: MTO Open
Year: 2006
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Kobalia (2647) and Tal Haimovich (2435) was played at MTO Open in 2006 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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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Mikhail Kobalia vs Tal Haimovich (2006) finished 1–0, a win for Mikhail Kobalia.

What opening was played in Mikhail Kobalia vs Tal Haimovich?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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