Vas Shimelkov vs Al Kovalchuk
Korchnoi Memorial Open, 2019 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59).
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Game details
- White
- Vas Shimelkov (2169)
- Black
- Al Kovalchuk (2383)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Korchnoi Memorial Open
- Year
- 2019
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vas Shimelkov (2169) and Al Kovalchuk (2383) was played at Korchnoi Memorial Open in 2019 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59). 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 Vas Shimelkov vs Al Kovalchuk?
Vas Shimelkov vs Al Kovalchuk (2019) finished 0–1, a win for Al Kovalchuk.
What opening was played in Vas Shimelkov vs Al Kovalchuk?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (ECO D59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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