Valentyn Malakhov vs Johan-Sebastian Christiansen

36. ECC Open 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53).

Johan-Sebastian Christiansen2609½

Valentyn Malakhov1810½

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Game details

White: Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
Black: Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2609)
Result: ½–½
Event: 36. ECC Open 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2609) was played at 36. ECC Open 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53). 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 Johan-Sebastian Christiansen?

Valentyn Malakhov vs Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Valentyn Malakhov vs Johan-Sebastian Christiansen?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (ECO B53).

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