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This chess game between Vasily Kuratov (2259) and Pavel Eljanov (2687) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2012 in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vasily Kuratov vs Pavel Eljanov?
Vasily Kuratov vs Pavel Eljanov (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vasily Kuratov vs Pavel Eljanov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vasily Kuratov vs Pavel Eljanov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.