Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladislav Kovalev

14. European Men Championship, 2013 · Result 0–1 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76).

Vladislav Kovalev25231

Aleksandr Shimanov26390

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Shimanov (2639)
Black: Vladislav Kovalev (2523)
Result: 0–1
Event: 14. European Men Championship
Year: 2013
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Shimanov (2639) and Vladislav Kovalev (2523) was played at 14. European Men Championship in 2013 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76). 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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Who won Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladislav Kovalev?

Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladislav Kovalev (2013) finished 0–1, a win for Vladislav Kovalev.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladislav Kovalev?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D76).

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