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This chess game between Gordon Botley (2150) and John Nicholas Briggs (1955) was played at Thanet Open in 2014 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (A42).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Gordon Botley vs John Nicholas Briggs?
Gordon Botley vs John Nicholas Briggs (2014) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Gordon Botley vs John Nicholas Briggs?
The game opened with the Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch (ECO A42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Gordon Botley vs John Nicholas Briggs, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.