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This chess game between John Lawton (2200) and Javier Fernandez (2200) was played at EM/TT/A/03 in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Dutch Defense (A80).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Lawton vs Javier Fernandez?
John Lawton vs Javier Fernandez (1997) finished 1-0, a win for John Lawton.
What opening was played in John Lawton vs Javier Fernandez?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense (ECO A80).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Lawton vs Javier Fernandez, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.