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This chess game between Matthew Johnson (1983) and Axel Freiknecht (1823) was played at Krefeld Christmas Open in 2024 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matthew Johnson vs Axel Freiknecht?
Matthew Johnson vs Axel Freiknecht (2024) finished 0-1, a win for Axel Freiknecht.
What opening was played in Matthew Johnson vs Axel Freiknecht?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matthew Johnson vs Axel Freiknecht, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.