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This chess game between Sylvain De Lagrave (1853) and Richard Desmarais (1891) was played at Mini du Printemps in 1978 and finished 0-1. The opening was the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (A08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sylvain De Lagrave vs Richard Desmarais?
Sylvain De Lagrave vs Richard Desmarais (1978) finished 0-1, a win for Richard Desmarais.
What opening was played in Sylvain De Lagrave vs Richard Desmarais?
The game opened with the King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation (ECO A08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sylvain De Lagrave vs Richard Desmarais, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.