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This chess game between Ioan Costiuc (1893) and Christian Mihai Matei (1797) was played at XI Bancpost A in 2008 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ioan Costiuc vs Christian Mihai Matei?
Ioan Costiuc vs Christian Mihai Matei (2008) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ioan Costiuc vs Christian Mihai Matei?
The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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