Mihaela Sandu vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
FIDE Grand Swiss women, 2023 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Game details
- White
- Mihaela Sandu (2298)
- Black
- Alexandra Kosteniuk (2526)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- FIDE Grand Swiss women
- Year
- 2023
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mihaela Sandu (2298) and Alexandra Kosteniuk (2526) was played at FIDE Grand Swiss women in 2023 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Mihaela Sandu vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?
Mihaela Sandu vs Alexandra Kosteniuk (2023) finished 0–1, a win for Alexandra Kosteniuk.
What opening was played in Mihaela Sandu vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
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