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This chess game between Esa Niemi (1773) and Tapio Tuomala (2285) was played at Jyvaskyla HOF in 1996 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Esa Niemi vs Tapio Tuomala?
Esa Niemi vs Tapio Tuomala (1996) finished 0-1, a win for Tapio Tuomala.
What opening was played in Esa Niemi vs Tapio Tuomala?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (ECO C59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Esa Niemi vs Tapio Tuomala, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.