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This chess game between Michael Byrne (2382) and Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2303) was played at DE15A pr 2 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Byrne vs Vladimir Valentinovich Popov?
Michael Byrne vs Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Byrne vs Vladimir Valentinovich Popov?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Byrne vs Vladimir Valentinovich Popov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.