Vitaly Kovalev vs Vasily Usmanov

Korchnoi Memorial Open, 2019 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Vasily Usmanov2443½

Vitaly Kovalev2237½

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Game details

White: Vitaly Kovalev (2237)
Black: Vasily Usmanov (2443)
Result: ½–½
Event: Korchnoi Memorial Open
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vitaly Kovalev (2237) and Vasily Usmanov (2443) was played at Korchnoi Memorial Open in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Vitaly Kovalev vs Vasily Usmanov?

Vitaly Kovalev vs Vasily Usmanov (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vitaly Kovalev vs Vasily Usmanov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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