Mikhail Al Ippolitov vs Tikhon Popov

Russian Chess Crown A, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).

Tikhon Popov23351

Mikhail Al Ippolitov20730

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Game details

White: Mikhail Al Ippolitov (2073)
Black: Tikhon Popov (2335)
Result: 0–1
Event: Russian Chess Crown A
Year: 2026
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Al Ippolitov (2073) and Tikhon Popov (2335) was played at Russian Chess Crown A in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96). 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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Who won Mikhail Al Ippolitov vs Tikhon Popov?

Mikhail Al Ippolitov vs Tikhon Popov (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Tikhon Popov.

What opening was played in Mikhail Al Ippolitov vs Tikhon Popov?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).

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