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This chess game between Jay Houston (1378) and Tom Purser was played at Atlanta in 1985 and finished 0-1. The opening was the King's Knight Opening (C40).
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 Jay Houston vs Tom Purser?
Jay Houston vs Tom Purser (1985) finished 0-1, a win for Tom Purser.
What opening was played in Jay Houston vs Tom Purser?
The game opened with the King's Knight Opening (ECO C40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jay Houston vs Tom Purser, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.