Alexander Kovalev vs Alexandr Shirjaev

2007 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31).

Alexandr Shirjaev2313½

Alexander Kovalev2139½

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Game details

White: Alexander Kovalev (2139)
Black: Alexandr Shirjaev (2313)
Result: ½–½
Year: 2007
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Kovalev (2139) and Alexandr Shirjaev (2313) was played in 2007 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31). 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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Who won Alexander Kovalev vs Alexandr Shirjaev?

Alexander Kovalev vs Alexandr Shirjaev (2007) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexander Kovalev vs Alexandr Shirjaev?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (ECO A31).

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