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This chess game between Sophia Schmalhorst (1903) and Megan Van Niekerk (1598) was played at World Youth Girls U18 2014 in 2014 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sophia Schmalhorst vs Megan Van Niekerk?
Sophia Schmalhorst vs Megan Van Niekerk (2014) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sophia Schmalhorst vs Megan Van Niekerk?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sophia Schmalhorst vs Megan Van Niekerk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.