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This chess game between Denis Shmeliov (2258) and Yuriy Popov (1988) was played at UKR Ch sf in 2004 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Shmeliov vs Yuriy Popov?
Denis Shmeliov vs Yuriy Popov (2004) finished 1-0, a win for Denis Shmeliov.
What opening was played in Denis Shmeliov vs Yuriy Popov?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Denis Shmeliov vs Yuriy Popov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.