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This chess game between Mark Saunders (1814) and Gianluca Valerio (1849) was played at Corr ch-GB in 1995 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mark Saunders vs Gianluca Valerio?
Mark Saunders vs Gianluca Valerio (1995) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mark Saunders vs Gianluca Valerio?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mark Saunders vs Gianluca Valerio, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.