Valentin Gorbatov vs Sam Berkman
FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_A__000143, 2013 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Game details
- White
- Valentin Gorbatov (1939)
- Black
- Sam Berkman (2000)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_A__000143
- Year
- 2013
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valentin Gorbatov (1939) and Sam Berkman (2000) was played at FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_A__000143 in 2013 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Gorbatov vs Sam Berkman?
Valentin Gorbatov vs Sam Berkman (2013) finished 1–0, a win for Valentin Gorbatov.
What opening was played in Valentin Gorbatov vs Sam Berkman?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Gorbatov vs Sam Berkman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.