Sasu Lappalainen vs Kari Nieminen

2012 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Kari Nieminen2165½

Sasu Lappalainen2083½

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Game details

White: Sasu Lappalainen (2083)
Black: Kari Nieminen (2165)
Result: ½–½
Year: 2012
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sasu Lappalainen (2083) and Kari Nieminen (2165) was played in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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 Sasu Lappalainen vs Kari Nieminen?

Sasu Lappalainen vs Kari Nieminen (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sasu Lappalainen vs Kari Nieminen?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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