Milko Popchev vs Iliyan Kolev

2. ChessBomb Young Hopes, 2016 · Result ½–½ · East Indian Defense (A48).

Iliyan Kolev2095½

Milko Popchev2281½

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Game details

White: Milko Popchev (2281)
Black: Iliyan Kolev (2095)
Result: ½–½
Event: 2. ChessBomb Young Hopes
Year: 2016
Opening: East Indian Defense (A48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Milko Popchev (2281) and Iliyan Kolev (2095) was played at 2. ChessBomb Young Hopes in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48). 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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Milko Popchev vs Iliyan Kolev (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Milko Popchev vs Iliyan Kolev?

The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).

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