Valery Skatchkov vs Andrey Drygalov

14. Moscow Open A 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Andrey Drygalov24401

Valery Skatchkov23510

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Game details

White: Valery Skatchkov (2351)
Black: Andrey Drygalov (2440)
Result: 0–1
Event: 14. Moscow Open A 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valery Skatchkov (2351) and Andrey Drygalov (2440) was played at 14. Moscow Open A 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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 Valery Skatchkov vs Andrey Drygalov?

Valery Skatchkov vs Andrey Drygalov (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Andrey Drygalov.

What opening was played in Valery Skatchkov vs Andrey Drygalov?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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