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This chess game between Nicholas Van der Nat (2116) and Rouven Essig (1848) was played at Pretoria and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation (B83).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nicholas Van der Nat vs Rouven Essig?
Nicholas Van der Nat vs Rouven Essig finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nicholas Van der Nat vs Rouven Essig?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B83).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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