John Donaldson vs Knut Neven

CICC Open, 2009 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

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Game details

White: John Donaldson (2394)
Black: Knut Neven (2170)
Result: 1–0
Event: CICC Open
Year: 2009
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Donaldson (2394) and Knut Neven (2170) was played at CICC Open in 2009 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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 John Donaldson vs Knut Neven?

John Donaldson vs Knut Neven (2009) finished 1–0, a win for John Donaldson.

What opening was played in John Donaldson vs Knut Neven?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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