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This chess game between Lulceni Mendes (1959) and Abel Sapalo (1883) was played at Angolan Championships Malanje 2024 | Rapid Open in 2024 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lulceni Mendes vs Abel Sapalo?
Lulceni Mendes vs Abel Sapalo (2024) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lulceni Mendes vs Abel Sapalo?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C70).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lulceni Mendes vs Abel Sapalo, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.