Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Sherbakov

9. RUS Team Ch, 2002 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).

Vladimir Sherbakov24250

Valentyn Malakhov18101

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Game details

White: Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
Black: Vladimir Sherbakov (2425)
Result: 1–0
Event: 9. RUS Team Ch
Year: 2002
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Vladimir Sherbakov (2425) was played at 9. RUS Team Ch in 2002 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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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Valentyn Malakhov vs Vladimir Sherbakov (2002) finished 1–0, a win for Valentyn Malakhov.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).

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