John Merriman vs Misa Kostic

British Rapidplay, 2006 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (E89).

Misa Kostic22221

John Merriman22660

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Game details

White: John Merriman (2266)
Black: Misa Kostic (2222)
Result: 0–1
Event: British Rapidplay
Year: 2006
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (E89)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Merriman (2266) and Misa Kostic (2222) was played at British Rapidplay in 2006 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (E89). 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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John Merriman vs Misa Kostic (2006) finished 0–1, a win for Misa Kostic.

What opening was played in John Merriman vs Misa Kostic?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO E89).

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