Anatoly Kovalyov vs Varuzhan Akobian

FIDE World Cup 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Varuzhan Akobian2662½

Anatoly Kovalyov1898½

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Game details

White: Anatoly Kovalyov (1898)
Black: Varuzhan Akobian (2662)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Cup 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Anatoly Kovalyov (1898) and Varuzhan Akobian (2662) was played at FIDE World Cup 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Anatoly Kovalyov vs Varuzhan Akobian?

Anatoly Kovalyov vs Varuzhan Akobian (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Anatoly Kovalyov vs Varuzhan Akobian?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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