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This chess game between Max French (2228) and Phatshwana Johnson (1631) was played at Northumbria Masters 2019 in 2019 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Max French vs Phatshwana Johnson?
Max French vs Phatshwana Johnson (2019) finished 1-0, a win for Max French.
What opening was played in Max French vs Phatshwana Johnson?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (ECO D36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Max French vs Phatshwana Johnson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.