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This chess game between Ziyuan Xu (2453) and Alexander Kovchan (2447) was played at RUDAR 27 GM 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ziyuan Xu vs Alexander Kovchan?
Ziyuan Xu vs Alexander Kovchan (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Ziyuan Xu.
What opening was played in Ziyuan Xu vs Alexander Kovchan?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ziyuan Xu vs Alexander Kovchan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.