This chess game between Andrey Esipenko (2593) and Valerij Popov (2532) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Andrey Esipenko vs Valerij Popov?
Andrey Esipenko vs Valerij Popov (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Andrey Esipenko vs Valerij Popov?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Andrey Esipenko vs Valerij Popov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.