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This chess game between Stephen Fairbairn (2052) and Jean Watson (1571) was played at Queenstown Classic in 2012 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Stephen Fairbairn vs Jean Watson?
Stephen Fairbairn vs Jean Watson (2012) finished 0-1, a win for Jean Watson.
What opening was played in Stephen Fairbairn vs Jean Watson?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Stephen Fairbairn vs Jean Watson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.