Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin

RUS/Cup (RUS), 2020 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin2272½

Vladimir Valentinovich Popov2179½

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Game details

White: Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2179)
Black: Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin (2272)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS/Cup (RUS)
Year: 2020
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2179) and Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin (2272) was played at RUS/Cup (RUS) in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin?

Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Igor Aleksandrovich Kotyurgin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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