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This chess game between Valentin Kolev (1924) and Raif Churaev (2091) was played in 2011 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (A67).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Kolev vs Raif Churaev?
Valentin Kolev vs Raif Churaev (2011) finished 1-0, a win for Valentin Kolev.
What opening was played in Valentin Kolev vs Raif Churaev?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO A67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Kolev vs Raif Churaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.