Neil Fairclough vs Simon Le Blancq

Novi Sad YUG, 1990 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).

Simon Le Blancq22701

Neil Fairclough22350

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Game details

White: Neil Fairclough (2235)
Black: Simon Le Blancq (2270)
Result: 0–1
Event: Novi Sad YUG
Year: 1990
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Neil Fairclough (2235) and Simon Le Blancq (2270) was played at Novi Sad YUG in 1990 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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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Neil Fairclough vs Simon Le Blancq (1990) finished 0–1, a win for Simon Le Blancq.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).

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