Michael Macdonald-Ross vs Ian D Thompson

4NCL Division 2b, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (D77).

Ian D Thompson22151

Michael Macdonald-Ross21250

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Game details

White: Michael Macdonald-Ross (2125)
Black: Ian D Thompson (2215)
Result: 0–1
Event: 4NCL Division 2b
Year: 2015
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (D77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Michael Macdonald-Ross (2125) and Ian D Thompson (2215) was played at 4NCL Division 2b in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (D77). 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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Michael Macdonald-Ross vs Ian D Thompson (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Ian D Thompson.

What opening was played in Michael Macdonald-Ross vs Ian D Thompson?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (ECO D77).

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