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This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2691) and Igor Kovpak (1914) was played at Petrov Mem Blitz 2015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D30).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexei Shirov vs Igor Kovpak?
Alexei Shirov vs Igor Kovpak (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Alexei Shirov.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Igor Kovpak?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO D30).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexei Shirov vs Igor Kovpak, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.