Michael James vs Gillan Bwalya
South African Open 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Michael James (2008)
- Black
- Gillan Bwalya (2337)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- South African Open 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michael James (2008) and Gillan Bwalya (2337) was played at South African Open 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Michael James vs Gillan Bwalya?
Michael James vs Gillan Bwalya (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael James vs Gillan Bwalya?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
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