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This chess game between Stéphane Desquiens (2026) and Francis Blondel (1477) was played at FRA/A18 (FRA) in 2013 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Stéphane Desquiens vs Francis Blondel?
Stéphane Desquiens vs Francis Blondel (2013) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Stéphane Desquiens vs Francis Blondel?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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