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This chess game between Nikita Pestryakov (1978) and Vitaly Kovalev (2240) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2019 in 2019 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikita Pestryakov vs Vitaly Kovalev?
Nikita Pestryakov vs Vitaly Kovalev (2019) finished 0-1, a win for Vitaly Kovalev.
What opening was played in Nikita Pestryakov vs Vitaly Kovalev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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