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This chess game between Raymond Kaufman (2252) and Steven Gaffagan (1996) was played at Bay Area Int Open 2019 in 2019 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Raymond Kaufman vs Steven Gaffagan?
Raymond Kaufman vs Steven Gaffagan (2019) finished 1-0, a win for Raymond Kaufman.
What opening was played in Raymond Kaufman vs Steven Gaffagan?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Raymond Kaufman vs Steven Gaffagan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.