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This chess game between Samo Virtic (1940) and Niko Kovacic (1602) was played at TCh-SLO East 1. League in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Samo Virtic vs Niko Kovacic?
Samo Virtic vs Niko Kovacic (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Samo Virtic vs Niko Kovacic?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Samo Virtic vs Niko Kovacic, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.