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This chess game between John Castro (2221) and Marcin Sowa (1974) was played at Ch Paris (open) (a) in 2012 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation (B04).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Castro vs Marcin Sowa?
John Castro vs Marcin Sowa (2012) finished 1-0, a win for John Castro.
What opening was played in John Castro vs Marcin Sowa?
The game opened with the Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation (ECO B04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Castro vs Marcin Sowa, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.