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This chess game between Norman McFarland and John Cairns (1947) was played at Belfast Summerfest Open in 2003 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08).
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 Norman McFarland vs John Cairns?
Norman McFarland vs John Cairns (2003) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Norman McFarland vs John Cairns?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Norman McFarland vs John Cairns, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.