Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev

RUS/4 Club Cup (RUS), 2014 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev1

Vladimir Valentinovich Popov21880

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Game details

White: Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2188)
Black: Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev
Result: 0–1
Event: RUS/4 Club Cup (RUS)
Year: 2014
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2188) and Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev was played at RUS/4 Club Cup (RUS) in 2014 and finished 0–1. 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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Who won Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev?

Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2014) finished 0–1, a win for Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev.

What opening was played in Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev?

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

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