Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Nurlan Ibrayev

Issykkul Open A 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).

Nurlan Ibrayev23790

Zalkar Kurbanbaev21191

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Game details

White: Zalkar Kurbanbaev (2119)
Black: Nurlan Ibrayev (2379)
Result: 1–0
Event: Issykkul Open A 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zalkar Kurbanbaev (2119) and Nurlan Ibrayev (2379) was played at Issykkul Open A 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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 Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Nurlan Ibrayev?

Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Nurlan Ibrayev (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Zalkar Kurbanbaev.

What opening was played in Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Nurlan Ibrayev?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).

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