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This chess game between Nikolai Val. Makarov (2204) and Ah Ismail (1674) was played at 14. Penang Open 2022 in 2022 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Indian Defense: Normal Variation (A50).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikolai Val. Makarov vs Ah Ismail?
Nikolai Val. Makarov vs Ah Ismail (2022) finished 1-0, a win for Nikolai Val. Makarov.
What opening was played in Nikolai Val. Makarov vs Ah Ismail?
The game opened with the Indian Defense: Normal Variation (ECO A50).
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