Mustafa (34) Yilmaz vs Valerij Popov

World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Valerij Popov25321

Mustafa (34) Yilmaz26360

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Game details

White: Mustafa (34) Yilmaz (2636)
Black: Valerij Popov (2532)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Blitz 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mustafa (34) Yilmaz (2636) and Valerij Popov (2532) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Mustafa (34) Yilmaz vs Valerij Popov?

Mustafa (34) Yilmaz vs Valerij Popov (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Valerij Popov.

What opening was played in Mustafa (34) Yilmaz vs Valerij Popov?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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