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This chess game between Kalman Szabo (2051) and Ian Popov (1604) was played at Eur Youth Ch b10 in 1999 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kalman Szabo vs Ian Popov?
Kalman Szabo vs Ian Popov (1999) finished 1-0, a win for Kalman Szabo.
What opening was played in Kalman Szabo vs Ian Popov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kalman Szabo vs Ian Popov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.