Sergei Kovtun vs Rudolf Shamshin
Elista RUS, Chess City Open, 2008 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- Sergei Kovtun (2290)
- Black
- Rudolf Shamshin (2186)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Elista RUS, Chess City Open
- Year
- 2008
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sergei Kovtun (2290) and Rudolf Shamshin (2186) was played at Elista RUS, Chess City Open in 2008 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Sergei Kovtun vs Rudolf Shamshin?
Sergei Kovtun vs Rudolf Shamshin (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergei Kovtun vs Rudolf Shamshin?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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