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This chess game between Roman Shikalov (2412) and Alexander Popov (2181) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Roman Shikalov vs Alexander Popov?
Roman Shikalov vs Alexander Popov (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Roman Shikalov.
What opening was played in Roman Shikalov vs Alexander Popov?
The game opened with the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (ECO A07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roman Shikalov vs Alexander Popov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.