John Merriman vs Gavin Crawley

Lloyds Bank Open, 1989 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).

Gavin Crawley23850

John Merriman22401

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Game details

White: John Merriman (2240)
Black: Gavin Crawley (2385)
Result: 1–0
Event: Lloyds Bank Open
Year: 1989
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Merriman (2240) and Gavin Crawley (2385) was played at Lloyds Bank Open in 1989 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45). 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 John Merriman vs Gavin Crawley?

John Merriman vs Gavin Crawley (1989) finished 1–0, a win for John Merriman.

What opening was played in John Merriman vs Gavin Crawley?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (ECO E45).

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