Kevin Emmanuel Chen vs Thomas Alston

US Amateur Team Ch East, 2008 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Thomas Alston1

Kevin Emmanuel Chen20730

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Game details

White: Kevin Emmanuel Chen (2073)
Black: Thomas Alston
Result: 0–1
Event: US Amateur Team Ch East
Year: 2008
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Kevin Emmanuel Chen (2073) and Thomas Alston was played at US Amateur Team Ch East in 2008 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Frequently asked questions

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Kevin Emmanuel Chen vs Thomas Alston (2008) finished 0–1, a win for Thomas Alston.

What opening was played in Kevin Emmanuel Chen vs Thomas Alston?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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