Ilias Kourkounakis vs John MacPhail
Toronto Ch, 1981 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).
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Game details
- White
- Ilias Kourkounakis (2300)
- Black
- John MacPhail (2365)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Toronto Ch
- Year
- 1981
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilias Kourkounakis (2300) and John MacPhail (2365) was played at Toronto Ch in 1981 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45). 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 Ilias Kourkounakis vs John MacPhail?
Ilias Kourkounakis vs John MacPhail (1981) finished 1–0, a win for Ilias Kourkounakis.
What opening was played in Ilias Kourkounakis vs John MacPhail?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (ECO E45).
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