Sourabh Puranik Arnav vs M. Popov

41. Nezhmetdinov Memorial, 2019 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).

M. Popov21300

Sourabh Puranik Arnav25481

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Game details

White: Sourabh Puranik Arnav (2548)
Black: M. Popov (2130)
Result: 1–0
Event: 41. Nezhmetdinov Memorial
Year: 2019
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sourabh Puranik Arnav (2548) and M. Popov (2130) was played at 41. Nezhmetdinov Memorial in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91). 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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Sourabh Puranik Arnav vs M. Popov (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Sourabh Puranik Arnav.

What opening was played in Sourabh Puranik Arnav vs M. Popov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (ECO B91).

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