Andy McManus vs Mike Blankenau
USA Masters Chicago, IL USA, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Andy McManus
- Black
- Mike Blankenau (2215)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- USA Masters Chicago, IL USA
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Andy McManus and Mike Blankenau (2215) was played at USA Masters Chicago, IL USA and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Andy McManus vs Mike Blankenau?
Andy McManus vs Mike Blankenau finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Andy McManus vs Mike Blankenau?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
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