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This chess game between John Hanks and Michael Mescher was played at AUS Ch in 1986 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit (D08).
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 John Hanks vs Michael Mescher?
John Hanks vs Michael Mescher (1986) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Hanks vs Michael Mescher?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit (ECO D08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Hanks vs Michael Mescher, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.