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This chess game between Mikael Johann Karlsson (2138) and Thorsteinn Magnusson (1301) was played at Reykjavik Open 2015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mikael Johann Karlsson vs Thorsteinn Magnusson?
Mikael Johann Karlsson vs Thorsteinn Magnusson (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Mikael Johann Karlsson.
What opening was played in Mikael Johann Karlsson vs Thorsteinn Magnusson?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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