Denis Kovalev vs Denis Khismatullin

Moscow Open 2012 A, 2012 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation (A37).

Denis Khismatullin26561

Denis Kovalev24840

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Game details

White: Denis Kovalev (2484)
Black: Denis Khismatullin (2656)
Result: 0–1
Event: Moscow Open 2012 A
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation (A37)

About this chess game

This chess game between Denis Kovalev (2484) and Denis Khismatullin (2656) was played at Moscow Open 2012 A in 2012 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation (A37). 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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Denis Kovalev vs Denis Khismatullin (2012) finished 0–1, a win for Denis Khismatullin.

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The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation (ECO A37).

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