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This chess game between Ivan Sokolov (2691) and Valentyn Malakhov (1810) was played at 49. TCh-ESP Honor Final in 2005 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (D15).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ivan Sokolov vs Valentyn Malakhov?
Ivan Sokolov vs Valentyn Malakhov (2005) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ivan Sokolov vs Valentyn Malakhov?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ivan Sokolov vs Valentyn Malakhov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.