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This chess game between Maria-Elena Popescu (2107) and Lucian Gilea (2245) was played at TCh-ROU League A 2012 in 2012 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Maria-Elena Popescu vs Lucian Gilea?
Maria-Elena Popescu vs Lucian Gilea (2012) finished 0-1, a win for Lucian Gilea.
What opening was played in Maria-Elena Popescu vs Lucian Gilea?
The game opened with the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (ECO A03).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Maria-Elena Popescu vs Lucian Gilea, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.