Vladislav Kovalev vs Andrey Zhigalko

Minsk Open 2013, 2013 · Result 0–1 · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).

Andrey Zhigalko26041

Vladislav Kovalev25580

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Game details

White: Vladislav Kovalev (2558)
Black: Andrey Zhigalko (2604)
Result: 0–1
Event: Minsk Open 2013
Year: 2013
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladislav Kovalev (2558) and Andrey Zhigalko (2604) was played at Minsk Open 2013 in 2013 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04). 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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Vladislav Kovalev vs Andrey Zhigalko (2013) finished 0–1, a win for Andrey Zhigalko.

What opening was played in Vladislav Kovalev vs Andrey Zhigalko?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).

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