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This chess game between Valery Shalimov (2381) and Vladimir Kovalchuk (2126) was played at Ch Ukraine (club) in 2007 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Spassky System (E14).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valery Shalimov vs Vladimir Kovalchuk?
Valery Shalimov vs Vladimir Kovalchuk (2007) finished 1-0, a win for Valery Shalimov.
What opening was played in Valery Shalimov vs Vladimir Kovalchuk?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Spassky System (ECO E14).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valery Shalimov vs Vladimir Kovalchuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.