James Aitken vs Brian J Valentine
Jersey Lloyds Bank International, 1980 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- James Aitken
- Black
- Brian J Valentine (2063)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Jersey Lloyds Bank International
- Year
- 1980
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Aitken and Brian J Valentine (2063) was played at Jersey Lloyds Bank International in 1980 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Brian J Valentine?
James Aitken vs Brian J Valentine (1980) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Aitken vs Brian J Valentine?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
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