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This chess game between Naseem Ahmed Essa (1979) and Desmond Rooplal (1726) was played in 2019 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (D78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Naseem Ahmed Essa vs Desmond Rooplal?
Naseem Ahmed Essa vs Desmond Rooplal (2019) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Naseem Ahmed Essa vs Desmond Rooplal?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (ECO D78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Naseem Ahmed Essa vs Desmond Rooplal, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.