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This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2723) and Ken Kurkowski (1496) was played at Scarborough CC Shirov simul in 2010 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexei Shirov vs Ken Kurkowski?
Alexei Shirov vs Ken Kurkowski (2010) finished 1-0, a win for Alexei Shirov.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Ken Kurkowski?
The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).
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 Ken Kurkowski, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.