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This chess game between Nikita Loukachev (1999) and Michel Steimer (2178) was played at FRA-chT2 0405 in 2005 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikita Loukachev vs Michel Steimer?
Nikita Loukachev vs Michel Steimer (2005) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikita Loukachev vs Michel Steimer?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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