Malcolm Firth vs Nikola Spiridonov

WchT U26 08th, 1961 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36).

Nikola Spiridonov24500

Malcolm Firth1

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Game details

White: Malcolm Firth
Black: Nikola Spiridonov (2450)
Result: 1–0
Event: WchT U26 08th
Year: 1961
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Malcolm Firth and Nikola Spiridonov (2450) was played at WchT U26 08th in 1961 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36). 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 Malcolm Firth vs Nikola Spiridonov?

Malcolm Firth vs Nikola Spiridonov (1961) finished 1–0, a win for Malcolm Firth.

What opening was played in Malcolm Firth vs Nikola Spiridonov?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (ECO D36).

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