Rafat Issa vs Abazar Gholami

Asian Zonal 3.1 2019, 2019 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Abazar Gholami2530½

Rafat Issa2386½

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Game details

White: Rafat Issa (2386)
Black: Abazar Gholami (2530)
Result: ½–½
Event: Asian Zonal 3.1 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rafat Issa (2386) and Abazar Gholami (2530) was played at Asian Zonal 3.1 2019 in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafat Issa vs Abazar Gholami?

Rafat Issa vs Abazar Gholami (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Rafat Issa vs Abazar Gholami?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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