Yuriy Popov vs Sergey Smoljarov
Ukraine (championnat), 2003 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Paulsen Variation (C10).
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Game details
- White
- Yuriy Popov (1988)
- Black
- Sergey Smoljarov
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Ukraine (championnat)
- Year
- 2003
- Opening
- French Defense: Paulsen Variation (C10)
About this chess game
This chess game between Yuriy Popov (1988) and Sergey Smoljarov was played at Ukraine (championnat) in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Paulsen Variation (C10). 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 Yuriy Popov vs Sergey Smoljarov?
Yuriy Popov vs Sergey Smoljarov (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yuriy Popov vs Sergey Smoljarov?
The game opened with the French Defense: Paulsen Variation (ECO C10).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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