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This chess game between William Napier and Louis Van Vliet was played at City of London CC National Tournament in 1904 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won William Napier vs Louis Van Vliet?
William Napier vs Louis Van Vliet (1904) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in William Napier vs Louis Van Vliet?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of William Napier vs Louis Van Vliet, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.