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This chess game between Valery Kurochkin (2329) and Maksym Nykonenko (2033) was played at Yuzhny Open in 2011 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Petrosian System (D91).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valery Kurochkin vs Maksym Nykonenko?
Valery Kurochkin vs Maksym Nykonenko (2011) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valery Kurochkin vs Maksym Nykonenko?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Petrosian System (ECO D91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valery Kurochkin vs Maksym Nykonenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.