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This chess game between Abdelkarim Zair (2205) and Jose Castillo (2210) was played at Thessaloniki GRE in 1988 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Abdelkarim Zair vs Jose Castillo?
Abdelkarim Zair vs Jose Castillo (1988) finished 1-0, a win for Abdelkarim Zair.
What opening was played in Abdelkarim Zair vs Jose Castillo?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Abdelkarim Zair vs Jose Castillo, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.