Matthew J Brierley vs Paul Butterworth

Hanham Open, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation (B34).

Paul Butterworth1550½

Matthew J Brierley2110½

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Game details

White: Matthew J Brierley (2110)
Black: Paul Butterworth (1550)
Result: ½–½
Event: Hanham Open
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation (B34)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matthew J Brierley (2110) and Paul Butterworth (1550) was played at Hanham Open and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation (B34). 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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Who won Matthew J Brierley vs Paul Butterworth?

Matthew J Brierley vs Paul Butterworth finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matthew J Brierley vs Paul Butterworth?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation (ECO B34).

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