Sven Almgren vs John Blackstone
USA Ch Open 62th, 1961 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Game details
- White
- Sven Almgren
- Black
- John Blackstone (2280)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- USA Ch Open 62th
- Year
- 1961
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sven Almgren and John Blackstone (2280) was played at USA Ch Open 62th in 1961 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Sven Almgren vs John Blackstone?
Sven Almgren vs John Blackstone (1961) finished 0–1, a win for John Blackstone.
What opening was played in Sven Almgren vs John Blackstone?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sven Almgren vs John Blackstone, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.