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This chess game between Yannick Houard (2167) and Laurent Catala (1868) was played at Open in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yannick Houard vs Laurent Catala?
Yannick Houard vs Laurent Catala (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Yannick Houard.
What opening was played in Yannick Houard vs Laurent Catala?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yannick Houard vs Laurent Catala, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.