Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij. 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 Aleksandr Kovalev (2068) and Eduard Rajskij was played at Byelorussia in 1987 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (C61).
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 Aleksandr Kovalev games or Eduard Rajskij games? This Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij 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 Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij?
Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij (1987) finished 1-0, a win for Aleksandr Kovalev.
What opening was played in Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (ECO C61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Aleksandr Kovalev vs Eduard Rajskij, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.