John Lai vs Paul S Motta
Portland, 1990 · Result 0–1 · King's Knight Opening (C40).
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Game details
- White
- John Lai
- Black
- Paul S Motta
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Portland
- Year
- 1990
- Opening
- King's Knight Opening (C40)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Lai and Paul S Motta was played at Portland in 1990 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Knight Opening (C40). 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 Lai vs Paul S Motta?
John Lai vs Paul S Motta (1990) finished 0–1, a win for Paul S Motta.
What opening was played in John Lai vs Paul S Motta?
The game opened with the King's Knight Opening (ECO C40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Lai vs Paul S Motta, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.