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This chess game between Samal Christiansen (1880) and Suni Merkistein (1932) was played in 2017 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (C58).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Samal Christiansen vs Suni Merkistein?
Samal Christiansen vs Suni Merkistein (2017) finished 1-0, a win for Samal Christiansen.
What opening was played in Samal Christiansen vs Suni Merkistein?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense (ECO C58).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Samal Christiansen vs Suni Merkistein, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.