Vitaly Kunin vs Kaspar Kappeler

Basel Masters 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).

Kaspar Kappeler2241½

Vitaly Kunin2576½

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Game details

White: Vitaly Kunin (2576)
Black: Kaspar Kappeler (2241)
Result: ½–½
Event: Basel Masters 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vitaly Kunin (2576) and Kaspar Kappeler (2241) was played at Basel Masters 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61). 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 Vitaly Kunin vs Kaspar Kappeler?

Vitaly Kunin vs Kaspar Kappeler (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vitaly Kunin vs Kaspar Kappeler?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).

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