Stephen Pickles vs Ilia Malinovskii
Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open, 2026 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15).
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Game details
- White
- Stephen Pickles (2227)
- Black
- Ilia Malinovskii (2093)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15)
About this chess game
This chess game between Stephen Pickles (2227) and Ilia Malinovskii (2093) was played at Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15). 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 Stephen Pickles vs Ilia Malinovskii?
Stephen Pickles vs Ilia Malinovskii (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Ilia Malinovskii.
What opening was played in Stephen Pickles vs Ilia Malinovskii?
The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation (ECO C15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Stephen Pickles vs Ilia Malinovskii, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.