L Stephen James vs Susan K Lalic

Midland Ch Forrest Cup, 1988 · Result ½–½ · Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34).

Susan K Lalic2340½

L Stephen James1840½

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Game details

White: L Stephen James (1840)
Black: Susan K Lalic (2340)
Result: ½–½
Event: Midland Ch Forrest Cup
Year: 1988
Opening: Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34)

About this chess game

This chess game between L Stephen James (1840) and Susan K Lalic (2340) was played at Midland Ch Forrest Cup in 1988 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34). 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 L Stephen James vs Susan K Lalic?

L Stephen James vs Susan K Lalic (1988) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in L Stephen James vs Susan K Lalic?

The game opened with the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (ECO D34).

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