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This chess game between Kirill Malakhov (2128) and Sergey Kovalenko (2126) was played at Ukraine (championnat g-16 demifinale) in 2003 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kirill Malakhov vs Sergey Kovalenko?
Kirill Malakhov vs Sergey Kovalenko (2003) finished 0-1, a win for Sergey Kovalenko.
What opening was played in Kirill Malakhov vs Sergey Kovalenko?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kirill Malakhov vs Sergey Kovalenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.