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This chess game between Iwan Cave (2056) and Jon Blackburn (1792) was played at 69. ch-WLS 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Main Line (C09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Iwan Cave vs Jon Blackburn?
Iwan Cave vs Jon Blackburn (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Iwan Cave vs Jon Blackburn?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Main Line (ECO C09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Iwan Cave vs Jon Blackburn, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.