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This chess game between Ian Gemmell and Tom McKay was played at Canada Open in 2000 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Bird Opening (A02).
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 Ian Gemmell vs Tom McKay?
Ian Gemmell vs Tom McKay (2000) finished 0-1, a win for Tom McKay.
What opening was played in Ian Gemmell vs Tom McKay?
The game opened with the Bird Opening (ECO A02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ian Gemmell vs Tom McKay, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.