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This chess game between Cornel Matei (2173) and Alvin Alcala (2145) was played at FICGS__CHESS__WCH_STAGE_1_GROUP_M_02__000015 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cornel Matei vs Alvin Alcala?
Cornel Matei vs Alvin Alcala (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Cornel Matei.
What opening was played in Cornel Matei vs Alvin Alcala?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Cornel Matei vs Alvin Alcala, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.