Ian D MacKay vs Donald A Holmes
St Andrews ch-SCO, 1989 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29).
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Game details
- White
- Ian D MacKay (2370)
- Black
- Donald A Holmes (2315)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- St Andrews ch-SCO
- Year
- 1989
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ian D MacKay (2370) and Donald A Holmes (2315) was played at St Andrews ch-SCO in 1989 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29). 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 Ian D MacKay vs Donald A Holmes?
Ian D MacKay vs Donald A Holmes (1989) finished 1–0, a win for Ian D MacKay.
What opening was played in Ian D MacKay vs Donald A Holmes?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (ECO A29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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