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This chess game between Val Popov (2533) and Sergey Smagin (2551) was played at Pearl Blitz 2023 in 2023 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Val Popov vs Sergey Smagin?
Val Popov vs Sergey Smagin (2023) finished 0-1, a win for Sergey Smagin.
What opening was played in Val Popov vs Sergey Smagin?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (ECO D36).
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 Sergey Smagin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.