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This chess game between Thapelo Francis (1749) and Natalie Katlo Banda (1931) was played at Botswana Metropolitan Championship 2025 Finals | women in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thapelo Francis vs Natalie Katlo Banda?
Thapelo Francis vs Natalie Katlo Banda (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Thapelo Francis.
What opening was played in Thapelo Francis vs Natalie Katlo Banda?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO B13).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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