Reuben Salimu vs Naseem Ahmed Essa
South African Open 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Game details
- White
- Reuben Salimu (1968)
- Black
- Naseem Ahmed Essa (1682)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- South African Open 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)
About this chess game
This chess game between Reuben Salimu (1968) and Naseem Ahmed Essa (1682) was played at South African Open 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Reuben Salimu vs Naseem Ahmed Essa?
Reuben Salimu vs Naseem Ahmed Essa (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Reuben Salimu vs Naseem Ahmed Essa?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
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