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This chess game between Ioan Popescu-Rusavat (1959) and Paul Budeanu (1496) was played at ROU/CV5 (ROU) in 2020 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ioan Popescu-Rusavat vs Paul Budeanu?
Ioan Popescu-Rusavat vs Paul Budeanu (2020) finished 1-0, a win for Ioan Popescu-Rusavat.
What opening was played in Ioan Popescu-Rusavat vs Paul Budeanu?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (ECO C62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ioan Popescu-Rusavat vs Paul Budeanu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.