Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky

URS Ch, semi final, 1949 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).

Nikolay Aratovsky0

Valentin Kirilov17721

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Game details

White: Valentin Kirilov (1772)
Black: Nikolay Aratovsky
Result: 1–0
Event: URS Ch, semi final
Year: 1949
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valentin Kirilov (1772) and Nikolay Aratovsky was played at URS Ch, semi final in 1949 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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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Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky (1949) finished 1–0, a win for Valentin Kirilov.

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The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).

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