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This chess game between Giancarlo Botta (2100) and Francesco Podini (2075) was played at Lugano Open in 2004 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (B81).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Giancarlo Botta vs Francesco Podini?
Giancarlo Botta vs Francesco Podini (2004) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Giancarlo Botta vs Francesco Podini?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (ECO B81).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Giancarlo Botta vs Francesco Podini, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.