Alexander Kovchan vs Manuel Petrosyan

17. Dubai Chess Open, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).

Manuel Petrosyan2427½

Alexander Kovchan2581½

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Game details

White: Alexander Kovchan (2581)
Black: Manuel Petrosyan (2427)
Result: ½–½
Event: 17. Dubai Chess Open
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Kovchan (2581) and Manuel Petrosyan (2427) was played at 17. Dubai Chess Open in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42). 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 Alexander Kovchan vs Manuel Petrosyan?

Alexander Kovchan vs Manuel Petrosyan (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexander Kovchan vs Manuel Petrosyan?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).

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