Valerij Popov vs Mateusz Bartel

Amplico ch-EUR Rapid, 2012 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Mateusz Bartel26290

Valerij Popov25571

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Game details

White: Valerij Popov (2557)
Black: Mateusz Bartel (2629)
Result: 1–0
Event: Amplico ch-EUR Rapid
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valerij Popov (2557) and Mateusz Bartel (2629) was played at Amplico ch-EUR Rapid in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Valerij Popov vs Mateusz Bartel?

Valerij Popov vs Mateusz Bartel (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Valerij Popov.

What opening was played in Valerij Popov vs Mateusz Bartel?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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