Matthew Nicholson vs Justin McDonald
2009 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Normal Variation (C69).
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Game details
- White
- Matthew Nicholson (1959)
- Black
- Justin McDonald (2013)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Normal Variation (C69)
About this chess game
This chess game between Matthew Nicholson (1959) and Justin McDonald (2013) was played in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Normal Variation (C69). 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 Matthew Nicholson vs Justin McDonald?
Matthew Nicholson vs Justin McDonald (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Matthew Nicholson vs Justin McDonald?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Normal Variation (ECO C69).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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