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This chess game between Vitaliy Garbuz (2203) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2386) was played at Reykjavik Open 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (C58).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaliy Garbuz vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson?
Vitaliy Garbuz vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vitaliy Garbuz vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (ECO C58).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaliy Garbuz vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.