Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Val Popov (2535) and Igor Barbashin (2169) was played at Lipetsk Rapid Winter Cup in 2020 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (E92).
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.
Looking for more Val Popov games or Igor Barbashin games? This Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin?
Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin (2020) finished 1-0, a win for Val Popov.
What opening was played in Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (ECO E92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Val Popov vs Igor Barbashin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.