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This chess game between Lutho Mfazwe (2001) and Ismaeel Lagardien (1742) was played at Cape Town Masters 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lutho Mfazwe vs Ismaeel Lagardien?
Lutho Mfazwe vs Ismaeel Lagardien (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lutho Mfazwe vs Ismaeel Lagardien?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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