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This chess game between Ralph Mayer (1879) and John Thurman (1293) was played at Flint ch-MI S in 1993 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ralph Mayer vs John Thurman?
Ralph Mayer vs John Thurman (1993) finished 1-0, a win for Ralph Mayer.
What opening was played in Ralph Mayer vs John Thurman?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C74).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ralph Mayer vs John Thurman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.