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This chess game between Franco Marais (1857) and Frederick Odendaal (2021) was played in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense (A52).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Franco Marais vs Frederick Odendaal?
Franco Marais vs Frederick Odendaal (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Franco Marais vs Frederick Odendaal?
The game opened with the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense (ECO A52).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Franco Marais vs Frederick Odendaal, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.