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This chess game between James Byrne and Alexander Makarov was played at ch-BUCA 2012 in 2012 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Catalan Opening (E00).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James Byrne vs Alexander Makarov?
James Byrne vs Alexander Makarov (2012) finished 0-1, a win for Alexander Makarov.
What opening was played in James Byrne vs Alexander Makarov?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening (ECO E00).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Byrne vs Alexander Makarov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.