Vl Kovalev vs Ant Smirnov
World Blitz 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Game details
- White
- Vl Kovalev (2582)
- Black
- Ant Smirnov (2586)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vl Kovalev (2582) and Ant Smirnov (2586) was played at World Blitz 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vl Kovalev vs Ant Smirnov?
Vl Kovalev vs Ant Smirnov (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vl Kovalev vs Ant Smirnov?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vl Kovalev vs Ant Smirnov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.