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This chess game between James Thornton Gibson and Francis George Newbolt was played at Varsity Oxford-Cambridge in 1885 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Scotch Game (C45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James Thornton Gibson vs Francis George Newbolt?
James Thornton Gibson vs Francis George Newbolt (1885) finished 0-1, a win for Francis George Newbolt.
What opening was played in James Thornton Gibson vs Francis George Newbolt?
The game opened with the Scotch Game (ECO C45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Thornton Gibson vs Francis George Newbolt, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.