James Aitken vs Stephen Swanson
SCO Ch, 1973 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).
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Game details
- White
- James Aitken
- Black
- Stephen Swanson (2215)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- SCO Ch
- Year
- 1973
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Aitken and Stephen Swanson (2215) was played at SCO Ch in 1973 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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 Stephen Swanson?
James Aitken vs Stephen Swanson (1973) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Aitken vs Stephen Swanson?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Aitken vs Stephen Swanson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.