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This chess game between Markel Vesga Izeta (2281) and Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (2353) was played at 1. 3-0 Thu 19. Feb 2026 in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation (A58).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Markel Vesga Izeta vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu?
Markel Vesga Izeta vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Markel Vesga Izeta.
What opening was played in Markel Vesga Izeta vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation (ECO A58).
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