Donald Van der Westhuizen vs Naseem Ahmed Essa

World Youth U16 Olympiad, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Naseem Ahmed Essa18641

Donald Van der Westhuizen17040

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Game details

White: Donald Van der Westhuizen (1704)
Black: Naseem Ahmed Essa (1864)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Youth U16 Olympiad
Year: 2017
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Donald Van der Westhuizen (1704) and Naseem Ahmed Essa (1864) was played at World Youth U16 Olympiad in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Donald Van der Westhuizen vs Naseem Ahmed Essa?

Donald Van der Westhuizen vs Naseem Ahmed Essa (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Naseem Ahmed Essa.

What opening was played in Donald Van der Westhuizen vs Naseem Ahmed Essa?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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