Alexander Kovchan vs Denis Khismatullin

Memorial M.Botvinnik Open, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Denis Khismatullin26561

Alexander Kovchan25540

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Game details

White: Alexander Kovchan (2554)
Black: Denis Khismatullin (2656)
Result: 0–1
Event: Memorial M.Botvinnik Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Kovchan (2554) and Denis Khismatullin (2656) was played at Memorial M.Botvinnik Open in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Alexander Kovchan vs Denis Khismatullin (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Denis Khismatullin.

What opening was played in Alexander Kovchan vs Denis Khismatullin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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