Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Kiyotaka Sakai (2184) and Lieshout Henk Van (1383) was played at Swiss-406.1.04 in 2001 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
Looking for more Kiyotaka Sakai games or Lieshout Henk Van games? This Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van?
Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van (2001) finished 1-0, a win for Kiyotaka Sakai.
What opening was played in Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kiyotaka Sakai vs Lieshout Henk Van, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.