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This chess game between Zaur Tekeev (1605) and Evgeny I. Kovalev (1860) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zaur Tekeev vs Evgeny I. Kovalev?
Zaur Tekeev vs Evgeny I. Kovalev (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Zaur Tekeev.
What opening was played in Zaur Tekeev vs Evgeny I. Kovalev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zaur Tekeev vs Evgeny I. Kovalev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.