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This chess game between Afruz Yusupov (1557) and Catalin Ionescu (1570) was played at Thessaloniki olm in 1988 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense (E12).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Afruz Yusupov vs Catalin Ionescu?
Afruz Yusupov vs Catalin Ionescu (1988) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Afruz Yusupov vs Catalin Ionescu?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense (ECO E12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Afruz Yusupov vs Catalin Ionescu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.