John Cleal vs Damiano Messina
2009 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- John Cleal (1952)
- Black
- Damiano Messina (2003)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Cleal (1952) and Damiano Messina (2003) was played in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Cleal vs Damiano Messina?
John Cleal vs Damiano Messina (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Cleal vs Damiano Messina?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Cleal vs Damiano Messina, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.