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This chess game between Ilya Volkov (2140) and Alexey Y. Rakov (2074) was played in 2010 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (D77).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilya Volkov vs Alexey Y. Rakov?
Ilya Volkov vs Alexey Y. Rakov (2010) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilya Volkov vs Alexey Y. Rakov?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (ECO D77).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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