Ron Hofman vs William N Watson

Ostende Open, 1987 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

William N Watson2500½

Ron Hofman2290½

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Game details

White: Ron Hofman (2290)
Black: William N Watson (2500)
Result: ½–½
Event: Ostende Open
Year: 1987
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ron Hofman (2290) and William N Watson (2500) was played at Ostende Open in 1987 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Ron Hofman vs William N Watson?

Ron Hofman vs William N Watson (1987) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ron Hofman vs William N Watson?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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