Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Igor Kovalenko
World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Scandinavian Defense (B01).
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Game details
- White
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2763)
- Black
- Igor Kovalenko (2657)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Scandinavian Defense (B01)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2763) and Igor Kovalenko (2657) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Igor Kovalenko?
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Igor Kovalenko (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Igor Kovalenko?
The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Igor Kovalenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.