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This chess game between Vitaly Poletaev (1911) and Alexey Zharkov (2299) was played in 2010 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Italian Game (C50).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Poletaev vs Alexey Zharkov?
Vitaly Poletaev vs Alexey Zharkov (2010) finished 0-1, a win for Alexey Zharkov.
What opening was played in Vitaly Poletaev vs Alexey Zharkov?
The game opened with the Italian Game (ECO C50).
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 Alexey Zharkov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.