Alexander Kovchan vs Kenneth Hobson
Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander Kovchan (2447)
- Black
- Kenneth Hobson (2264)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander Kovchan (2447) and Kenneth Hobson (2264) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78). 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 Alexander Kovchan vs Kenneth Hobson?
Alexander Kovchan vs Kenneth Hobson (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Kovchan.
What opening was played in Alexander Kovchan vs Kenneth Hobson?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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