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This chess game between Valentin Kolev (1924) and Gari Kolev (2009) was played in 2011 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Bird Opening (A02).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Kolev vs Gari Kolev?
Valentin Kolev vs Gari Kolev (2011) finished 0-1, a win for Gari Kolev.
What opening was played in Valentin Kolev vs Gari Kolev?
The game opened with the Bird Opening (ECO A02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Kolev vs Gari Kolev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.