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This chess game between R.A. Tony Dowden (1961) and Lester Van Meter (1918) was played at Hilton Bennett Memorial M in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won R.A. Tony Dowden vs Lester Van Meter?
R.A. Tony Dowden vs Lester Van Meter (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in R.A. Tony Dowden vs Lester Van Meter?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (ECO B57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of R.A. Tony Dowden vs Lester Van Meter, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.