Francois Marchand vs Natalia Zhukova

8. Gibtelecom Masters, 2010 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Natalia Zhukova24621

Francois Marchand22440

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Game details

White: Francois Marchand (2244)
Black: Natalia Zhukova (2462)
Result: 0–1
Event: 8. Gibtelecom Masters
Year: 2010
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Francois Marchand (2244) and Natalia Zhukova (2462) was played at 8. Gibtelecom Masters in 2010 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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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Who won Francois Marchand vs Natalia Zhukova?

Francois Marchand vs Natalia Zhukova (2010) finished 0–1, a win for Natalia Zhukova.

What opening was played in Francois Marchand vs Natalia Zhukova?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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