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This chess game between Valentin Puliaev and Boris Harchenko was played at Sinitsin Memorial Open 2nd in 2003 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (C93).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valentin Puliaev vs Boris Harchenko?
Valentin Puliaev vs Boris Harchenko (2003) finished 1-0, a win for Valentin Puliaev.
What opening was played in Valentin Puliaev vs Boris Harchenko?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (ECO C93).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valentin Puliaev vs Boris Harchenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.