Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Elvira Berend
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Women, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21).
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Game details
- White
- Alexandra Kosteniuk (2483)
- Black
- Elvira Berend (2265)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Women
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexandra Kosteniuk (2483) and Elvira Berend (2265) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Women in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21). 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 Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Elvira Berend?
Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Elvira Berend (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Elvira Berend.
What opening was played in Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Elvira Berend?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (ECO B21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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