Nick De Firmian vs Stuart Rachels

Long Beach ch-USA, 1989 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57).

Stuart Rachels2385½

Nick De Firmian2570½

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Game details

White: Nick De Firmian (2570)
Black: Stuart Rachels (2385)
Result: ½–½
Event: Long Beach ch-USA
Year: 1989
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nick De Firmian (2570) and Stuart Rachels (2385) was played at Long Beach ch-USA in 1989 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57). 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 Nick De Firmian vs Stuart Rachels?

Nick De Firmian vs Stuart Rachels (1989) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nick De Firmian vs Stuart Rachels?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (ECO B57).

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