Leonard Illingworth vs William Fairhurst

BCF Ch 37th, 1950 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66).

William Fairhurst½

Leonard Illingworth½

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Game details

White: Leonard Illingworth
Black: William Fairhurst
Result: ½–½
Event: BCF Ch 37th
Year: 1950
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66)

About this chess game

This chess game between Leonard Illingworth and William Fairhurst was played at BCF Ch 37th in 1950 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (C66). 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 Leonard Illingworth vs William Fairhurst?

Leonard Illingworth vs William Fairhurst (1950) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Leonard Illingworth vs William Fairhurst?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense (ECO C66).

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