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This chess game between Vladimir Akopian (2655) and Jacobus George Olivier (2305) was played at Cannes Open II in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (A67).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vladimir Akopian vs Jacobus George Olivier?
Vladimir Akopian vs Jacobus George Olivier (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Akopian vs Jacobus George Olivier?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO A67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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