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This chess game between Ilian Popov (2233) and Petko Atanasov (2342) was played at Sunny Beach BUL, Team Ch_B (m) in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilian Popov vs Petko Atanasov?
Ilian Popov vs Petko Atanasov (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilian Popov vs Petko Atanasov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilian Popov vs Petko Atanasov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.