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This chess game between Al RUS Kovalchuk (2191) and Boris Zhak (1924) was played at Yuzhny Open in 2011 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Al RUS Kovalchuk vs Boris Zhak?
Al RUS Kovalchuk vs Boris Zhak (2011) finished 1-0, a win for Al RUS Kovalchuk.
What opening was played in Al RUS Kovalchuk vs Boris Zhak?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Al RUS Kovalchuk vs Boris Zhak, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.