Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev vs Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter

CL/2016/PL/21, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70).

Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter21800

Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev22391

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Game details

White: Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2239)
Black: Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter (2180)
Result: 1–0
Event: CL/2016/PL/21
Year: 2016
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2239) and Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter (2180) was played at CL/2016/PL/21 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70). 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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Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev vs Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev.

What opening was played in Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev vs Hans-Joachim, Dr. Hofstetter?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (ECO D70).

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