This chess game between Merlan Moldabek (1674) and Karim Aitzhan (1852) was played at 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B25).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Merlan Moldabek vs Karim Aitzhan?
Merlan Moldabek vs Karim Aitzhan (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Merlan Moldabek vs Karim Aitzhan?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Merlan Moldabek vs Karim Aitzhan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.