Alexander van der Merwe vs Oleksii Karvatskyi
36. International Chess Festival Cracovia, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Open (B32).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander van der Merwe (2103)
- Black
- Oleksii Karvatskyi (2321)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 36. International Chess Festival Cracovia
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Open (B32)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander van der Merwe (2103) and Oleksii Karvatskyi (2321) was played at 36. International Chess Festival Cracovia in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Open (B32). 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 Alexander van der Merwe vs Oleksii Karvatskyi?
Alexander van der Merwe vs Oleksii Karvatskyi (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander van der Merwe.
What opening was played in Alexander van der Merwe vs Oleksii Karvatskyi?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Open (ECO B32).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexander van der Merwe vs Oleksii Karvatskyi, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.