Aleksey Dreev vs Maksim Popov

TCh-RUS Premier 2023, 2023 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36).

Maksim Popov23380

Aleksey Dreev26061

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Game details

White: Aleksey Dreev (2606)
Black: Maksim Popov (2338)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksey Dreev (2606) and Maksim Popov (2338) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2023 in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36). 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 Aleksey Dreev vs Maksim Popov?

Aleksey Dreev vs Maksim Popov (2023) finished 1–0, a win for Aleksey Dreev.

What opening was played in Aleksey Dreev vs Maksim Popov?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E36).

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