George Henry Hastings vs Solomon M Merkel

NSW Ch, 1934 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

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George Henry Hastings1

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Game details

White: George Henry Hastings
Black: Solomon M Merkel
Result: 1–0
Event: NSW Ch
Year: 1934
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between George Henry Hastings and Solomon M Merkel was played at NSW Ch in 1934 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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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Who won George Henry Hastings vs Solomon M Merkel?

George Henry Hastings vs Solomon M Merkel (1934) finished 1–0, a win for George Henry Hastings.

What opening was played in George Henry Hastings vs Solomon M Merkel?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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