Youssef M. El Ghazali vs Theodor Ghitescu

Golden Cleopatra, 1998 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Theodor Ghitescu23551

Youssef M. El Ghazali23850

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Game details

White: Youssef M. El Ghazali (2385)
Black: Theodor Ghitescu (2355)
Result: 0–1
Event: Golden Cleopatra
Year: 1998
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Youssef M. El Ghazali (2385) and Theodor Ghitescu (2355) was played at Golden Cleopatra in 1998 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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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Youssef M. El Ghazali vs Theodor Ghitescu (1998) finished 0–1, a win for Theodor Ghitescu.

What opening was played in Youssef M. El Ghazali vs Theodor Ghitescu?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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