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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).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky?
Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky (1949) finished 1-0, a win for Valentin Kirilov.
What opening was played in Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Kirilov vs Nikolay Aratovsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.