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This chess game between Sergei Kovtun (2255) and Alexey Golubchikov (1793) was played at Ch Russia (students) in 2012 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation (B18).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergei Kovtun vs Alexey Golubchikov?
Sergei Kovtun vs Alexey Golubchikov (2012) finished 1-0, a win for Sergei Kovtun.
What opening was played in Sergei Kovtun vs Alexey Golubchikov?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergei Kovtun vs Alexey Golubchikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.