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This chess game between Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein (2330) and Sabih Alam Butt (2335) was played at Thessaloniki GRE in 1988 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B25).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein vs Sabih Alam Butt?
Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein vs Sabih Alam Butt (1988) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein vs Sabih Alam Butt?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein vs Sabih Alam Butt, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.