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This chess game between Efim Geller (2565) and Gennadi Sosonko (2545) was played at La Valetta MLT in 1980 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (B64).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Efim Geller vs Gennadi Sosonko?
Efim Geller vs Gennadi Sosonko (1980) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Efim Geller vs Gennadi Sosonko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B64).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Efim Geller vs Gennadi Sosonko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.