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This chess game between William Drakert and Franklin Sandford Howard was played at Marshall CC Ch 5556 in 1955 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (D19).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won William Drakert vs Franklin Sandford Howard?
William Drakert vs Franklin Sandford Howard (1955) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in William Drakert vs Franklin Sandford Howard?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (ECO D19).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of William Drakert vs Franklin Sandford Howard, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.