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This chess game between Sergey. Popov (1983) and Maksim Ivannikov (2184) was played at 21. Moscow Open A 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergey. Popov vs Maksim Ivannikov?
Sergey. Popov vs Maksim Ivannikov (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergey. Popov vs Maksim Ivannikov?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergey. Popov vs Maksim Ivannikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.