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This chess game between Matt Helfst (1945) and Michael Dougherty (2169) was played at 10. Philadelphia Open in 2016 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (A01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matt Helfst vs Michael Dougherty?
Matt Helfst vs Michael Dougherty (2016) finished 0-1, a win for Michael Dougherty.
What opening was played in Matt Helfst vs Michael Dougherty?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (ECO A01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matt Helfst vs Michael Dougherty, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.