John Kirby vs Peter Thiel
N California Open, 1987 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation (B24).
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Game details
- White
- John Kirby
- Black
- Peter Thiel (2199)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- N California Open
- Year
- 1987
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation (B24)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Kirby and Peter Thiel (2199) was played at N California Open in 1987 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation (B24). 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 John Kirby vs Peter Thiel?
John Kirby vs Peter Thiel (1987) finished 1–0, a win for John Kirby.
What opening was played in John Kirby vs Peter Thiel?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B24).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Kirby vs Peter Thiel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.