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This chess game between B. Combs and C. Plimpton was played at Panama in 1978 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won B. Combs vs C. Plimpton?
B. Combs vs C. Plimpton (1978) finished 1-0, a win for B. Combs.
What opening was played in B. Combs vs C. Plimpton?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of B. Combs vs C. Plimpton, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.