This chess game between Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (2475) and Iustin Ciorgovean was played at Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Men’s Super League in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Iustin Ciorgovean?
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Iustin Ciorgovean (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Iustin Ciorgovean?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Iustin Ciorgovean, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.