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This chess game between Donald Hale (2126) and Nikolaj Simonov (1860) was played at 14. LSS Anni F-00003 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Donald Hale vs Nikolaj Simonov?
Donald Hale vs Nikolaj Simonov (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Donald Hale vs Nikolaj Simonov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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