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This chess game between Babak Malekian (2260) and Sebastian Petersen (1127) was played at Koge Open in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Babak Malekian vs Sebastian Petersen?
Babak Malekian vs Sebastian Petersen (1997) finished 1-0, a win for Babak Malekian.
What opening was played in Babak Malekian vs Sebastian Petersen?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (ECO E62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Babak Malekian vs Sebastian Petersen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.