window.open is javascript method and all major browser (including crome) it is supported. It you see w3school site you will be more clear.
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I tried with your code and it is working in my site.
I guess from your crome browser's popup window is blocked from browser settings. If you enable popup from your browser then hopefully it will work.
for change crome browser popup window settings
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en[
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