Al Kovalchuk vs Anatoly Afanasjev

Yuzhny Open, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34).

Anatoly Afanasjev2045½

Al Kovalchuk2191½

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Game details

White: Al Kovalchuk (2191)
Black: Anatoly Afanasjev (2045)
Result: ½–½
Event: Yuzhny Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34)

About this chess game

This chess game between Al Kovalchuk (2191) and Anatoly Afanasjev (2045) was played at Yuzhny Open in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34). 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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Who won Al Kovalchuk vs Anatoly Afanasjev?

Al Kovalchuk vs Anatoly Afanasjev (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (ECO D34).

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