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This chess game between Rick Elings and Ben Thompson was played and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (C44).
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 Rick Elings vs Ben Thompson?
Rick Elings vs Ben Thompson finished 1-0, a win for Rick Elings.
What opening was played in Rick Elings vs Ben Thompson?
The game opened with the King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation (ECO C44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rick Elings vs Ben Thompson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.