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This chess game between Boris Kovac (2252) and Nikita Smagin (2104) was played in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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 Boris Kovac vs Nikita Smagin?
Boris Kovac vs Nikita Smagin (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Boris Kovac.
What opening was played in Boris Kovac vs Nikita Smagin?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Kovac vs Nikita Smagin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.