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This chess game between Vasily Kuratov (2259) and Valerij Popov (2557) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vasily Kuratov vs Valerij Popov?
Vasily Kuratov vs Valerij Popov (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vasily Kuratov vs Valerij Popov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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