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This chess game between Karl Zelesco (1947) and Ian Birchall (2036) was played at Victorian Open in 2011 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Karl Zelesco vs Ian Birchall?
Karl Zelesco vs Ian Birchall (2011) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Karl Zelesco vs Ian Birchall?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (ECO B80).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Karl Zelesco vs Ian Birchall, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.