Kirill Popov vs Alexey Kostin

Voronezh RUS, City Ch 2012, 2012 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

Alexey Kostin23231

Kirill Popov20490

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Game details

White: Kirill Popov (2049)
Black: Alexey Kostin (2323)
Result: 0–1
Event: Voronezh RUS, City Ch 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Kirill Popov (2049) and Alexey Kostin (2323) was played at Voronezh RUS, City Ch 2012 in 2012 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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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Kirill Popov vs Alexey Kostin (2012) finished 0–1, a win for Alexey Kostin.

What opening was played in Kirill Popov vs Alexey Kostin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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