James Aitken vs Leo Derby
GBR Ch 36th, 1949 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C17).
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Game details
- White
- James Aitken
- Black
- Leo Derby
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- GBR Ch 36th
- Year
- 1949
- Opening
- French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C17)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Aitken and Leo Derby was played at GBR Ch 36th in 1949 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C17). 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 James Aitken vs Leo Derby?
James Aitken vs Leo Derby (1949) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Aitken vs Leo Derby?
The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (ECO C17).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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