Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Igor Kovalenko
FIDE World Cup 2019, 2019 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2774)
- Black
- Igor Kovalenko (2674)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2019
- Year
- 2019
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2774) and Igor Kovalenko (2674) was played at FIDE World Cup 2019 in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Igor Kovalenko?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Igor Kovalenko (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
What opening was played in Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Igor Kovalenko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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