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This chess game between Courtney Lee (1834) and Takayuki Sakurai was played at Buenos Aires ARG in 1978 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C14).
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 Courtney Lee vs Takayuki Sakurai?
Courtney Lee vs Takayuki Sakurai (1978) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Courtney Lee vs Takayuki Sakurai?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C14).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Courtney Lee vs Takayuki Sakurai, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.