This chess game between Leonid Starozhilov (2219) and Oleg Budnikov (2315) was played at All-Ukrainian Blitz 100th anniversary Efim Geller in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (E71).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leonid Starozhilov vs Oleg Budnikov?
Leonid Starozhilov vs Oleg Budnikov (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Leonid Starozhilov.
What opening was played in Leonid Starozhilov vs Oleg Budnikov?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (ECO E71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonid Starozhilov vs Oleg Budnikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.