Roman Kuzmin vs Sergey. Popov

21. Moscow Open A 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).

Sergey. Popov19830

Roman Kuzmin22031

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Game details

White: Roman Kuzmin (2203)
Black: Sergey. Popov (1983)
Result: 1–0
Event: 21. Moscow Open A 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)

About this chess game

This chess game between Roman Kuzmin (2203) and Sergey. Popov (1983) was played at 21. Moscow Open A 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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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Roman Kuzmin vs Sergey. Popov (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Roman Kuzmin.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).

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