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This chess game between Ioan Iancu (1897) and Viorel-Ovidiu Popa-Matei (2135) was played at XXVI Felix Cup in 2011 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation (D09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ioan Iancu vs Viorel-Ovidiu Popa-Matei?
Ioan Iancu vs Viorel-Ovidiu Popa-Matei (2011) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ioan Iancu vs Viorel-Ovidiu Popa-Matei?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation (ECO D09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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