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This chess game between Matei-Stefan Vilcu (1874) and Andrei Poncu (1628) was played in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matei-Stefan Vilcu vs Andrei Poncu?
Matei-Stefan Vilcu vs Andrei Poncu (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Matei-Stefan Vilcu.
What opening was played in Matei-Stefan Vilcu vs Andrei Poncu?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (ECO C62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matei-Stefan Vilcu vs Andrei Poncu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.