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This chess game between Faina Stepanova (1451) and Nicolas Curien (2196) was played at WCh-IPCA Open B in 2011 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Faina Stepanova vs Nicolas Curien?
Faina Stepanova vs Nicolas Curien (2011) finished 0-1, a win for Nicolas Curien.
What opening was played in Faina Stepanova vs Nicolas Curien?
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 Faina Stepanova vs Nicolas Curien, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.