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This chess game between John Barry and Harry Pillsbury was played at Boston in 1889 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (C65).
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 John Barry vs Harry Pillsbury?
John Barry vs Harry Pillsbury (1889) finished 1-0, a win for John Barry.
What opening was played in John Barry vs Harry Pillsbury?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (ECO C65).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Barry vs Harry Pillsbury, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.