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This chess game between Esa Lappi (1946) and Joost Tshabalala was played at Durban Open 2014 in 2014 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (C24).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Esa Lappi vs Joost Tshabalala?
Esa Lappi vs Joost Tshabalala (2014) finished 1-0, a win for Esa Lappi.
What opening was played in Esa Lappi vs Joost Tshabalala?
The game opened with the Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (ECO C24).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Esa Lappi vs Joost Tshabalala, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.