Paul Kostiuk vs Stephen Boyd

Mid-summer Open, 1972 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Stephen Boyd22251

Paul Kostiuk17000

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Game details

White: Paul Kostiuk (1700)
Black: Stephen Boyd (2225)
Result: 0–1
Event: Mid-summer Open
Year: 1972
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Paul Kostiuk (1700) and Stephen Boyd (2225) was played at Mid-summer Open in 1972 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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 Paul Kostiuk vs Stephen Boyd?

Paul Kostiuk vs Stephen Boyd (1972) finished 0–1, a win for Stephen Boyd.

What opening was played in Paul Kostiuk vs Stephen Boyd?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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