Igor Labensky vs Alexander Kovchan

TCh-UKR, 2007 · Result 0–1 · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation (D86).

Alexander Kovchan25271

Igor Labensky23820

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Game details

White: Igor Labensky (2382)
Black: Alexander Kovchan (2527)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-UKR
Year: 2007
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation (D86)

About this chess game

This chess game between Igor Labensky (2382) and Alexander Kovchan (2527) was played at TCh-UKR in 2007 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation (D86). 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 Igor Labensky vs Alexander Kovchan?

Igor Labensky vs Alexander Kovchan (2007) finished 0–1, a win for Alexander Kovchan.

What opening was played in Igor Labensky vs Alexander Kovchan?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation (ECO D86).

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