Valerij Popov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
European Rapid Championship, 2010 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).
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Game details
- White
- Valerij Popov (2559)
- Black
- Ernesto Inarkiev (2667)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- European Rapid Championship
- Year
- 2010
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valerij Popov (2559) and Ernesto Inarkiev (2667) was played at European Rapid Championship in 2010 and finished ½–½. 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valerij Popov vs Ernesto Inarkiev?
Valerij Popov vs Ernesto Inarkiev (2010) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valerij Popov vs Ernesto Inarkiev?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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