William Claridge-Hansen vs Iain Gourlay

Northumbria Masters IM, 2021 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).

Iain Gourlay23420

William Claridge-Hansen22901

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Game details

White: William Claridge-Hansen (2290)
Black: Iain Gourlay (2342)
Result: 1–0
Event: Northumbria Masters IM
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11)

About this chess game

This chess game between William Claridge-Hansen (2290) and Iain Gourlay (2342) was played at Northumbria Masters IM in 2021 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11). 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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Who won William Claridge-Hansen vs Iain Gourlay?

William Claridge-Hansen vs Iain Gourlay (2021) finished 1–0, a win for William Claridge-Hansen.

What opening was played in William Claridge-Hansen vs Iain Gourlay?

The game opened with the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (ECO A11).

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