Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Nikolai Kovalenko vs Nikolay Zhornik. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Nikolai Kovalenko (2183) and Nikolay Zhornik (2302) was played at Kharkov Kaissa Open in 2003 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80).
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.
Looking for more Nikolai Kovalenko games or Nikolay Zhornik games? This Nikolai Kovalenko vs Nikolay Zhornik encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikolai Kovalenko vs Nikolay Zhornik?
Nikolai Kovalenko vs Nikolay Zhornik (2003) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikolai Kovalenko vs Nikolay Zhornik?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (ECO B80).
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 Nikolay Zhornik, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.