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This chess game between Mark Mm. Lewis (1866) and Lourenzo M. Van Niekerk (1671) was played at South African Open in 2007 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mark Mm. Lewis vs Lourenzo M. Van Niekerk?
Mark Mm. Lewis vs Lourenzo M. Van Niekerk (2007) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mark Mm. Lewis vs Lourenzo M. Van Niekerk?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mark Mm. Lewis vs Lourenzo M. Van Niekerk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.