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This chess game between Lin Delpierre (1734) and Tom Nichols was played at Red River Shoot-Out #8 in 2010 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lin Delpierre vs Tom Nichols?
Lin Delpierre vs Tom Nichols (2010) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lin Delpierre vs Tom Nichols?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lin Delpierre vs Tom Nichols, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.