Franklyn Gibson vs Craig Skehan
Dubai olm, 1986 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Game details
- White
- Franklyn Gibson (1946)
- Black
- Craig Skehan (1659)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Dubai olm
- Year
- 1986
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87)
About this chess game
This chess game between Franklyn Gibson (1946) and Craig Skehan (1659) was played at Dubai olm in 1986 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87). 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 Franklyn Gibson vs Craig Skehan?
Franklyn Gibson vs Craig Skehan (1986) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Franklyn Gibson vs Craig Skehan?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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