Alistair McGowan vs Stewart Holdaway
NZL Ch Major Open 112th, 2005 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (D07).
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Game details
- White
- Alistair McGowan
- Black
- Stewart Holdaway (1644)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- NZL Ch Major Open 112th
- Year
- 2005
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (D07)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alistair McGowan and Stewart Holdaway (1644) was played at NZL Ch Major Open 112th in 2005 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (D07). 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 Alistair McGowan vs Stewart Holdaway?
Alistair McGowan vs Stewart Holdaway (2005) finished 1–0, a win for Alistair McGowan.
What opening was played in Alistair McGowan vs Stewart Holdaway?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (ECO D07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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