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This chess game between Igor Samarin (2355) and Valeri Tsaturian (2363) was played at Corr Tch8-SU in 1986 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Igor Samarin vs Valeri Tsaturian?
Igor Samarin vs Valeri Tsaturian (1986) finished 1-0, a win for Igor Samarin.
What opening was played in Igor Samarin vs Valeri Tsaturian?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Igor Samarin vs Valeri Tsaturian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.