Maksim Popov vs Bader Al-Hajiri

23. Voronezh FIDE Open, 2019 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

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Maksim Popov20141

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Game details

White: Maksim Popov (2014)
Black: Bader Al-Hajiri (2121)
Result: 1–0
Event: 23. Voronezh FIDE Open
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Popov (2014) and Bader Al-Hajiri (2121) was played at 23. Voronezh FIDE Open in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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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Who won Maksim Popov vs Bader Al-Hajiri?

Maksim Popov vs Bader Al-Hajiri (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Maksim Popov.

What opening was played in Maksim Popov vs Bader Al-Hajiri?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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