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This chess game between Franco Marais (1815) and Christiaan van Staden (1499) was played in 2016 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (D94).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Franco Marais vs Christiaan van Staden?
Franco Marais vs Christiaan van Staden (2016) finished 1-0, a win for Franco Marais.
What opening was played in Franco Marais vs Christiaan van Staden?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (ECO D94).
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 Christiaan van Staden, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.