Valerij Popov vs Evgeniy Najer
22. St Petersburg-Moscow Match, 2011 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).
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Game details
- White
- Valerij Popov (2545)
- Black
- Evgeniy Najer (2637)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 22. St Petersburg-Moscow Match
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valerij Popov (2545) and Evgeniy Najer (2637) was played at 22. St Petersburg-Moscow Match in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Valerij Popov vs Evgeniy Najer?
Valerij Popov vs Evgeniy Najer (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valerij Popov vs Evgeniy Najer?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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