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This chess game between Kari Salo (1950) and David Lay was played at WT/M/GT/284 ICCF in 1990 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kari Salo vs David Lay?
Kari Salo vs David Lay (1990) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kari Salo vs David Lay?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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