John G Brookes vs Michael Gessat

WC19 3/4F S01, 1999 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).

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John G Brookes21010

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Game details

White: John G Brookes (2101)
Black: Michael Gessat (2494)
Result: 0–1
Event: WC19 3/4F S01
Year: 1999
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)

About this chess game

This chess game between John G Brookes (2101) and Michael Gessat (2494) was played at WC19 3/4F S01 in 1999 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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 John G Brookes vs Michael Gessat?

John G Brookes vs Michael Gessat (1999) finished 0–1, a win for Michael Gessat.

What opening was played in John G Brookes vs Michael Gessat?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).

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