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This chess game between Val Popov (2533) and Maxim Matlakov (2626) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Val Popov vs Maxim Matlakov?
Val Popov vs Maxim Matlakov (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Val Popov vs Maxim Matlakov?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (ECO D53).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Val Popov vs Maxim Matlakov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.