William McDougall vs Iwan Cave

89 Bristol Championship, 2023 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31).

Iwan Cave17110

William McDougall20391

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Game details

White: William McDougall (2039)
Black: Iwan Cave (1711)
Result: 1–0
Event: 89 Bristol Championship
Year: 2023
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31)

About this chess game

This chess game between William McDougall (2039) and Iwan Cave (1711) was played at 89 Bristol Championship in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31). 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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Who won William McDougall vs Iwan Cave?

William McDougall vs Iwan Cave (2023) finished 1–0, a win for William McDougall.

What opening was played in William McDougall vs Iwan Cave?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (ECO A31).

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