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This chess game between Gerhard Sonnabend (2500) and William F Lumley (2370) was played at Corr MN/028 in 1996 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Gerhard Sonnabend vs William F Lumley?
Gerhard Sonnabend vs William F Lumley (1996) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Gerhard Sonnabend vs William F Lumley?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E34).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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