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This chess game between Nikolai Kovalenko (2183) and Sofia Shepeleva (1836) was played at Kharkov Kaissa Open in 2003 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikolai Kovalenko vs Sofia Shepeleva?
Nikolai Kovalenko vs Sofia Shepeleva (2003) finished 1-0, a win for Nikolai Kovalenko.
What opening was played in Nikolai Kovalenko vs Sofia Shepeleva?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikolai Kovalenko vs Sofia Shepeleva, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.