Andrej Nikanorov vs Valerij Popov

Chigorin Memorial, 1999 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Valerij Popov25231

Andrej Nikanorov23400

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Game details

White: Andrej Nikanorov (2340)
Black: Valerij Popov (2523)
Result: 0–1
Event: Chigorin Memorial
Year: 1999
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrej Nikanorov (2340) and Valerij Popov (2523) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 1999 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Andrej Nikanorov vs Valerij Popov (1999) finished 0–1, a win for Valerij Popov.

What opening was played in Andrej Nikanorov vs Valerij Popov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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