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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).
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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).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Donald Van der Westhuizen vs Naseem Ahmed Essa, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.