Valeri Novikov vs Vladislav Kovalev
Memorial M.Chigorin (open) ( b), 2006 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B25).
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Game details
- White
- Valeri Novikov (2221)
- Black
- Vladislav Kovalev (2095)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Memorial M.Chigorin (open) ( b)
- Year
- 2006
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B25)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valeri Novikov (2221) and Vladislav Kovalev (2095) was played at Memorial M.Chigorin (open) ( b) in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B25). 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 Valeri Novikov vs Vladislav Kovalev?
Valeri Novikov vs Vladislav Kovalev (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valeri Novikov vs Vladislav Kovalev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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