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This chess game between Kai Inge Esbensen (1881) and Varun Sivapalan was played at NOR Ch U20 in 2005 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kai Inge Esbensen vs Varun Sivapalan?
Kai Inge Esbensen vs Varun Sivapalan (2005) finished 1-0, a win for Kai Inge Esbensen.
What opening was played in Kai Inge Esbensen vs Varun Sivapalan?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kai Inge Esbensen vs Varun Sivapalan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.