Katsumi Sasaki vs John Raphael
Elista ol (Men), 1998 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (B88).
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Game details
- White
- Katsumi Sasaki (2155)
- Black
- John Raphael (2220)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Elista ol (Men)
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (B88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Katsumi Sasaki (2155) and John Raphael (2220) was played at Elista ol (Men) in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (B88). 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 Katsumi Sasaki vs John Raphael?
Katsumi Sasaki vs John Raphael (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Katsumi Sasaki vs John Raphael?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (ECO B88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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