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This chess game between Michael Layman and Joao Flavio Magalhaes was played at Swiss 38.3 in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (C49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Layman vs Joao Flavio Magalhaes?
Michael Layman vs Joao Flavio Magalhaes (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Layman vs Joao Flavio Magalhaes?
The game opened with the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish (ECO C49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Layman vs Joao Flavio Magalhaes, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.