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This chess game between Cecile Henriette Van der Merwe and Joshua Du Plooy was played at RSA Team Ch U16 in 2002 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cecile Henriette Van der Merwe vs Joshua Du Plooy?
Cecile Henriette Van der Merwe vs Joshua Du Plooy (2002) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Cecile Henriette Van der Merwe vs Joshua Du Plooy?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Cecile Henriette Van der Merwe vs Joshua Du Plooy, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.