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This chess game between Vagan Sarkisian (1931) and Maxim Golovnin (1978) was played in 2009 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vagan Sarkisian vs Maxim Golovnin?
Vagan Sarkisian vs Maxim Golovnin (2009) finished 0-1, a win for Maxim Golovnin.
What opening was played in Vagan Sarkisian vs Maxim Golovnin?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vagan Sarkisian vs Maxim Golovnin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.