Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Alexander Donchenko

Aeroflot Open A 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Alexander Donchenko2553½

Ekaterina Kovalevskaya2423½

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Game details

White: Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (2423)
Black: Alexander Donchenko (2553)
Result: ½–½
Event: Aeroflot Open A 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (2423) and Alexander Donchenko (2553) was played at Aeroflot Open A 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Alexander Donchenko?

Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Alexander Donchenko (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Alexander Donchenko?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).

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