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This chess game between Esa Harkonen and Sergey Birjukov (2280) was played at Kuopio We KSY in 1996 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E07).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Esa Harkonen vs Sergey Birjukov?
Esa Harkonen vs Sergey Birjukov (1996) finished 1-0, a win for Esa Harkonen.
What opening was played in Esa Harkonen vs Sergey Birjukov?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Esa Harkonen vs Sergey Birjukov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.