Geoffrey H James vs John Graham Nicholson
Lloyds Bank Masters 2nd, 1978 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Game details
- White
- Geoffrey H James (2230)
- Black
- John Graham Nicholson (2290)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Lloyds Bank Masters 2nd
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Geoffrey H James (2230) and John Graham Nicholson (2290) was played at Lloyds Bank Masters 2nd in 1978 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Geoffrey H James vs John Graham Nicholson?
Geoffrey H James vs John Graham Nicholson (1978) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Geoffrey H James vs John Graham Nicholson?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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