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This chess game between Walter Brown and John Bob Payne was played in 1969 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C98).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Walter Brown vs John Bob Payne?
Walter Brown vs John Bob Payne (1969) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Walter Brown vs John Bob Payne?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C98).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Walter Brown vs John Bob Payne, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.