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This chess game between Vladimir Vasilevich Popov (2222) and Nikolaj Simonov (1368) was played at OP-04873 in 2019 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).
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Who won Vladimir Vasilevich Popov vs Nikolaj Simonov?
Vladimir Vasilevich Popov vs Nikolaj Simonov (2019) finished 0-1, a win for Nikolaj Simonov.
What opening was played in Vladimir Vasilevich Popov vs Nikolaj Simonov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).
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