Anton Kovalyov vs Craig Hilby

84. Southwest Open 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Craig Hilby24201

Anton Kovalyov26440

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Game details

White: Anton Kovalyov (2644)
Black: Craig Hilby (2420)
Result: 0–1
Event: 84. Southwest Open 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Anton Kovalyov (2644) and Craig Hilby (2420) was played at 84. Southwest Open 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Anton Kovalyov vs Craig Hilby?

Anton Kovalyov vs Craig Hilby (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Craig Hilby.

What opening was played in Anton Kovalyov vs Craig Hilby?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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