Christopher Kearns vs Thomas Heyl

28. Budapest Spring Festival, 2012 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).

Thomas Heyl20090

Christopher Kearns21051

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Game details

White: Christopher Kearns (2105)
Black: Thomas Heyl (2009)
Result: 1–0
Event: 28. Budapest Spring Festival
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Christopher Kearns (2105) and Thomas Heyl (2009) was played at 28. Budapest Spring Festival in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42). 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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Christopher Kearns vs Thomas Heyl (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Christopher Kearns.

What opening was played in Christopher Kearns vs Thomas Heyl?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).

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