This chess game between Vitaly Poletaev (1911) and Sergey Yakovlev was played in 2010 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Yakovlev?
Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Yakovlev (2010) finished 1-0, a win for Vitaly Poletaev.
What opening was played in Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Yakovlev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (ECO B21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Yakovlev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.