John MacPhail vs Jim Mathers
Cape Breton Open, 1979 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Open (C82).
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Game details
- White
- John MacPhail (2365)
- Black
- Jim Mathers (1219)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Cape Breton Open
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Open (C82)
About this chess game
This chess game between John MacPhail (2365) and Jim Mathers (1219) was played at Cape Breton Open in 1979 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Open (C82). 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 MacPhail vs Jim Mathers?
John MacPhail vs Jim Mathers (1979) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John MacPhail vs Jim Mathers?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Open (ECO C82).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John MacPhail vs Jim Mathers, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.