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This chess game between Simon Jurgens Barkhuizen (1546) and Franklyn Gibson (1946) was played in 1988 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Simon Jurgens Barkhuizen vs Franklyn Gibson?
Simon Jurgens Barkhuizen vs Franklyn Gibson (1988) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Simon Jurgens Barkhuizen vs Franklyn Gibson?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Simon Jurgens Barkhuizen vs Franklyn Gibson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.