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This chess game between Denis Makhnev (1970) and Pavel Kostenko (2489) was played at Pavlodar Open 2012 in 2012 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Makhnev vs Pavel Kostenko?
Denis Makhnev vs Pavel Kostenko (2012) finished 0-1, a win for Pavel Kostenko.
What opening was played in Denis Makhnev vs Pavel Kostenko?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Denis Makhnev vs Pavel Kostenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.