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This chess game between Garo Markaryan (1951) and Stojan Kostov was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (D88).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Garo Markaryan vs Stojan Kostov?
Garo Markaryan vs Stojan Kostov (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Garo Markaryan.
What opening was played in Garo Markaryan vs Stojan Kostov?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (ECO D88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Garo Markaryan vs Stojan Kostov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.