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This chess game between Uku Valner (2197) and Denis Kovaljov (2274) was played at XXI Paul Keres Memorial Preliminary in 2012 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Uku Valner vs Denis Kovaljov?
Uku Valner vs Denis Kovaljov (2012) finished 0-1, a win for Denis Kovaljov.
What opening was played in Uku Valner vs Denis Kovaljov?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Uku Valner vs Denis Kovaljov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.