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This chess game between Jim Brotsos (1533) and Igor Mashkevich was played at Excaliburs-Kemper in 2003 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jim Brotsos vs Igor Mashkevich?
Jim Brotsos vs Igor Mashkevich (2003) finished 1-0, a win for Jim Brotsos.
What opening was played in Jim Brotsos vs Igor Mashkevich?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jim Brotsos vs Igor Mashkevich, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.