John Elburg vs Philip Cook

SCO/WLeague1/16 (SCO), 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).

Philip Cook1844½

John Elburg2292½

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Game details

White: John Elburg (2292)
Black: Philip Cook (1844)
Result: ½–½
Event: SCO/WLeague1/16 (SCO)
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Elburg (2292) and Philip Cook (1844) was played at SCO/WLeague1/16 (SCO) in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won John Elburg vs Philip Cook?

John Elburg vs Philip Cook (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in John Elburg vs Philip Cook?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).

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