David H. Cummings vs Brian Denman

Brighton, 1979 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).

Brian Denman2205½

David H. Cummings2265½

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Game details

White: David H. Cummings (2265)
Black: Brian Denman (2205)
Result: ½–½
Event: Brighton
Year: 1979
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)

About this chess game

This chess game between David H. Cummings (2265) and Brian Denman (2205) was played at Brighton in 1979 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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 David H. Cummings vs Brian Denman?

David H. Cummings vs Brian Denman (1979) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in David H. Cummings vs Brian Denman?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).

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