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This chess game between Merrill Lyew (1942) and Christof Gurdan (1717) was played at Corr in 2001 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Merrill Lyew vs Christof Gurdan?
Merrill Lyew vs Christof Gurdan (2001) finished 1-0, a win for Merrill Lyew.
What opening was played in Merrill Lyew vs Christof Gurdan?
The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (ECO C18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Merrill Lyew vs Christof Gurdan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.