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This chess game between Sami Hamalainen (2108) and Kari Pulkkinen (2149) was played at TCh-FIN 2025-26 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sami Hamalainen vs Kari Pulkkinen?
Sami Hamalainen vs Kari Pulkkinen (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sami Hamalainen vs Kari Pulkkinen?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (ECO B57).
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