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This chess game between Ilia Malinovskii (2111) and Richard R Welford (1821) was played at 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Congress Under 2400 in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Open Variation (C56).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilia Malinovskii vs Richard R Welford?
Ilia Malinovskii vs Richard R Welford (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Ilia Malinovskii.
What opening was played in Ilia Malinovskii vs Richard R Welford?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Open Variation (ECO C56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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