James Merriman vs Javier Valdepenas Octavio

30. 4NCL Congress, 2023 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E70).

Javier Valdepenas Octavio22180

James Merriman19961

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Game details

White: James Merriman (1996)
Black: Javier Valdepenas Octavio (2218)
Result: 1–0
Event: 30. 4NCL Congress
Year: 2023
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E70)

About this chess game

This chess game between James Merriman (1996) and Javier Valdepenas Octavio (2218) was played at 30. 4NCL Congress in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E70). 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 James Merriman vs Javier Valdepenas Octavio?

James Merriman vs Javier Valdepenas Octavio (2023) finished 1–0, a win for James Merriman.

What opening was played in James Merriman vs Javier Valdepenas Octavio?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (ECO E70).

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