Valentyn Malakhov vs Mikhail Kobalia
TCh-RUS Premier 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).
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Game details
- White
- Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
- Black
- Mikhail Kobalia (2601)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- TCh-RUS Premier 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Mikhail Kobalia (2601) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91). 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 Mikhail Kobalia?
Valentyn Malakhov vs Mikhail Kobalia (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Mikhail Kobalia.
What opening was played in Valentyn Malakhov vs Mikhail Kobalia?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (ECO B91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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