Alexander Kovchan vs Yury Poluektov

UKR Ch semi-final, 2011 · Result 1–0 · French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12).

Yury Poluektov23020

Alexander Kovchan25581

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Game details

White: Alexander Kovchan (2558)
Black: Yury Poluektov (2302)
Result: 1–0
Event: UKR Ch semi-final
Year: 2011
Opening: French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Kovchan (2558) and Yury Poluektov (2302) was played at UKR Ch semi-final in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12). 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 Yury Poluektov (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Kovchan.

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The game opened with the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (ECO C12).

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