Igor Malakhov vs Pavel Smirnov
RUS Ch Rapid 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (C58).
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Game details
- White
- Igor Malakhov (2412)
- Black
- Pavel Smirnov (2538)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- RUS Ch Rapid 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Opening
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (C58)
About this chess game
This chess game between Igor Malakhov (2412) and Pavel Smirnov (2538) was played at RUS Ch Rapid 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (C58). 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 Igor Malakhov vs Pavel Smirnov?
Igor Malakhov vs Pavel Smirnov (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Igor Malakhov vs Pavel Smirnov?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (ECO C58).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Igor Malakhov vs Pavel Smirnov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.