Vladimir Potkin vs Catalin Ionescu
Pardubice CZE, 1998 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Vladimir Potkin (2300)
- Black
- Catalin Ionescu (1570)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Pardubice CZE
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vladimir Potkin (2300) and Catalin Ionescu (1570) was played at Pardubice CZE in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Vladimir Potkin vs Catalin Ionescu?
Vladimir Potkin vs Catalin Ionescu (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Potkin vs Catalin Ionescu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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