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This chess game between El-Messiry Raouf and Federico Cestonaro (1903) was played at Corr in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won El-Messiry Raouf vs Federico Cestonaro?
El-Messiry Raouf vs Federico Cestonaro (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in El-Messiry Raouf vs Federico Cestonaro?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of El-Messiry Raouf vs Federico Cestonaro, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.