Ilian Popov vs Nikolay Kolev

It MGU Open (38), 2011 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).

Nikolay Kolev20730

Ilian Popov22061

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Game details

White: Ilian Popov (2206)
Black: Nikolay Kolev (2073)
Result: 1–0
Event: It MGU Open (38)
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ilian Popov (2206) and Nikolay Kolev (2073) was played at It MGU Open (38) in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73). 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 Ilian Popov vs Nikolay Kolev?

Ilian Popov vs Nikolay Kolev (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Ilian Popov.

What opening was played in Ilian Popov vs Nikolay Kolev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).

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