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This chess game between Alex Makatia (1916) and Michael Siban (2025) was played at Olympiad in 2002 and finished 1-0. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alex Makatia vs Michael Siban?
Alex Makatia vs Michael Siban (2002) finished 1-0, a win for Alex Makatia.
What opening was played in Alex Makatia vs Michael Siban?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alex Makatia vs Michael Siban, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.