Reviewed games / KazChess Masters Almaty 2026, round 7

Denis Makhnev vs Shamsiddin Vokhidov: game review

Drawn on 1 November 2026, in the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line. Stockfish 19 reviewed every move of both players at depth 18, double-checked the sharp moments deeper, and labelled each one from Brilliant to Blunder.

The board at the end, with both players' accuracy
Denis Makhnev 258196.8
Shamsiddin Vokhidov 264997.5
Denis MakhnevLabelShamsiddin Vokhidov
12Best12
5Excellent5
13Book13

The opening

Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)

  • Both sides followed opening theory up to 13…Bd5: 26 moves in all, 13 by White and 13 by Black.
  • Theory runs out after 13…Bd5: too few games between strong players reached this position to go further.

Every move

The moves from the official broadcast on Lichess (the game), each with its label. Step through them on the board for the engine lines and an explanation of every move.

  1. 1.Nf3Nf6
  2. 2.c4e6
  3. 3.g3d5
  4. 4.Bg2Be7
  5. 5.O-OO-O
  6. 6.d4dxc4
  7. 7.Qc2a6
  8. 8.a4Bd7
  9. 9.Qxc4Bc6
  10. 10.Bg5Nbd7
  11. 11.Nc3h6
  12. 12.Bxf6Nxf6
  13. 13.a5Bd5
  14. 14.Qd3Bxf3
  15. 15.Bxf3c6
  16. 16.Qc4Bd6
  17. 17.Rfd1Qe7
  18. 18.h4h5
  19. 19.Rab1g6
  20. 20.b4Rfe8
  21. 21.e3Rad8
  22. 22.Na4e5
  23. 23.dxe5Bxe5
  24. 24.Nc5Rd6
  25. 25.Kg2Red8
  26. 26.Rxd6Rxd6
  27. 27.Qc2Rd8
  28. 28.Rb3Kg7
  29. 29.Rb1Kg8
  30. 30.Rb3Kg7

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