Paul Keres vs Veselin Petrov
Moskou ch-URS, 1940 · Result 0–1 · King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Alapin Variation (C32).
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Game details
- White
- Paul Keres
- Black
- Veselin Petrov (2207)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Moskou ch-URS
- Year
- 1940
- Opening
- King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Alapin Variation (C32)
About this chess game
This chess game between Paul Keres and Veselin Petrov (2207) was played at Moskou ch-URS in 1940 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Alapin Variation (C32). 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 Paul Keres vs Veselin Petrov?
Paul Keres vs Veselin Petrov (1940) finished 0–1, a win for Veselin Petrov.
What opening was played in Paul Keres vs Veselin Petrov?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Alapin Variation (ECO C32).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Paul Keres vs Veselin Petrov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.