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This chess game between Massimo Garofalo (1996) and Willem Hajenius (2025) was played in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Massimo Garofalo vs Willem Hajenius?
Massimo Garofalo vs Willem Hajenius (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Massimo Garofalo vs Willem Hajenius?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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