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This chess game between Yury Vasilievich Zakharov (2229) and Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2253) was played at RUS/Sp1/sf7 (RUS) in 2016 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation (D87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yury Vasilievich Zakharov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev?
Yury Vasilievich Zakharov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2016) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yury Vasilievich Zakharov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation (ECO D87).
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