Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev
EU/C2016/pr.16, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2138)
- Black
- Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2241)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- EU/C2016/pr.16
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vladimir Valentinovich Popov (2138) and Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2241) was played at EU/C2016/pr.16 in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev?
Vladimir Valentinovich Popov vs Ivan Nikolaevich Kovalev (2016) 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: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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