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This chess game between Yuri A. Meshkov (2295) and Igor Pochikeev (2240) was played at Russian Cup in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yuri A. Meshkov vs Igor Pochikeev?
Yuri A. Meshkov vs Igor Pochikeev (1997) finished 1-0, a win for Yuri A. Meshkov.
What opening was played in Yuri A. Meshkov vs Igor Pochikeev?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yuri A. Meshkov vs Igor Pochikeev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.