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This chess game between Valerij Popov (2555) and Nikolay Y. Gerasimov (1980) was played at St.Petersburg Rapid 2015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Réti Opening (A09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valerij Popov vs Nikolay Y. Gerasimov?
Valerij Popov vs Nikolay Y. Gerasimov (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Valerij Popov.
What opening was played in Valerij Popov vs Nikolay Y. Gerasimov?
The game opened with the Réti Opening (ECO A09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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