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This chess game between Ian Nicholson (1627) and Tom Purser was played at Ramstein in 1978 and finished 0-1. The opening was the King's Knight Opening (C40).
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 Ian Nicholson vs Tom Purser?
Ian Nicholson vs Tom Purser (1978) finished 0-1, a win for Tom Purser.
What opening was played in Ian Nicholson vs Tom Purser?
The game opened with the King's Knight Opening (ECO C40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ian Nicholson vs Tom Purser, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.