Alistair Hill vs James Merriman
4NCL Division Two, 2025 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Game details
- White
- Alistair Hill (2149)
- Black
- James Merriman (2073)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 4NCL Division Two
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alistair Hill (2149) and James Merriman (2073) was played at 4NCL Division Two in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05). 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 Alistair Hill vs James Merriman?
Alistair Hill vs James Merriman (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alistair Hill vs James Merriman?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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