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This chess game between Mothathego Thapelo (1848) and Ihab Salem (2049) was played in 2016 and finished 0-1. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mothathego Thapelo vs Ihab Salem?
Mothathego Thapelo vs Ihab Salem (2016) finished 0-1, a win for Ihab Salem.
What opening was played in Mothathego Thapelo vs Ihab Salem?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mothathego Thapelo vs Ihab Salem, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.