Mikhail Popov vs Valerij Pugachevsky
2009 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28).
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Game details
- White
- Mikhail Popov (1965)
- Black
- Valerij Pugachevsky (2061)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mikhail Popov (1965) and Valerij Pugachevsky (2061) was played in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28). 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 Mikhail Popov vs Valerij Pugachevsky?
Mikhail Popov vs Valerij Pugachevsky (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mikhail Popov vs Valerij Pugachevsky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (ECO B28).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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