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This chess game between Cristian-Dan Ionescu (2269) and Vladimir Doncea (2352) was played at Revolution Memorial in 2004 and finished 0-1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cristian-Dan Ionescu vs Vladimir Doncea?
Cristian-Dan Ionescu vs Vladimir Doncea (2004) finished 0-1, a win for Vladimir Doncea.
What opening was played in Cristian-Dan Ionescu vs Vladimir Doncea?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Cristian-Dan Ionescu vs Vladimir Doncea, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.