Emil Daskalov vs Vladimir Petkov

Sofia BUL, IIIOpen Hemus, 2004 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Vladimir Petkov2375½

Emil Daskalov1915½

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Game details

White: Emil Daskalov (1915)
Black: Vladimir Petkov (2375)
Result: ½–½
Event: Sofia BUL, IIIOpen Hemus
Year: 2004
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Emil Daskalov (1915) and Vladimir Petkov (2375) was played at Sofia BUL, IIIOpen Hemus in 2004 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Who won Emil Daskalov vs Vladimir Petkov?

Emil Daskalov vs Vladimir Petkov (2004) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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