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This chess game between Valery Rakov (2268) and Boris Bondarev (2087) was played at Doroshkevicha Memorial in 2009 and finished 0-1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valery Rakov vs Boris Bondarev?
Valery Rakov vs Boris Bondarev (2009) finished 0-1, a win for Boris Bondarev.
What opening was played in Valery Rakov vs Boris Bondarev?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valery Rakov vs Boris Bondarev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.