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This chess game between Ilya Sidorenko (1945) and Mikhail Botvinnik (2382) was played at TCh-ISR 2020 in 2020 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Paulsen Variation (C10).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilya Sidorenko vs Mikhail Botvinnik?
Ilya Sidorenko vs Mikhail Botvinnik (2020) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilya Sidorenko vs Mikhail Botvinnik?
The game opened with the French Defense: Paulsen Variation (ECO C10).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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