Brian McCarthy vs Paul Whitehead
New York Open, 1985 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Game details
- White
- Brian McCarthy (2210)
- Black
- Paul Whitehead (2370)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- New York Open
- Year
- 1985
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)
About this chess game
This chess game between Brian McCarthy (2210) and Paul Whitehead (2370) was played at New York Open in 1985 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Brian McCarthy vs Paul Whitehead?
Brian McCarthy vs Paul Whitehead (1985) finished 1–0, a win for Brian McCarthy.
What opening was played in Brian McCarthy vs Paul Whitehead?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
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