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This chess game between Sergiu Samarian and Ventzeslav Ivanov Petrov was played at Corr E-03chT bd12 in 1988 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergiu Samarian vs Ventzeslav Ivanov Petrov?
Sergiu Samarian vs Ventzeslav Ivanov Petrov (1988) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergiu Samarian vs Ventzeslav Ivanov Petrov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergiu Samarian vs Ventzeslav Ivanov Petrov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.