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This chess game between Paavo Makela (1935) and Nina Sammalvuo (2286) was played at FIN-chT2 0405 in 2005 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Paavo Makela vs Nina Sammalvuo?
Paavo Makela vs Nina Sammalvuo (2005) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Paavo Makela vs Nina Sammalvuo?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO E21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Paavo Makela vs Nina Sammalvuo, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.