Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Akopian
World Rapid 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
- Black
- Vladimir Akopian (2675)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Vladimir Akopian (2675) was played at World Rapid 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Akopian?
Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Akopian (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Akopian?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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