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This chess game between Vitaly Kovalev (2240) and Maksim Zhukov (2000) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2019 in 2019 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Kovalev vs Maksim Zhukov?
Vitaly Kovalev vs Maksim Zhukov (2019) finished 1-0, a win for Vitaly Kovalev.
What opening was played in Vitaly Kovalev vs Maksim Zhukov?
The game opened with the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (ECO A08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Kovalev vs Maksim Zhukov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.