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This chess game between Ostrich and Merlin was played at 17. North Am.CC (ACM) in 1986 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
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 Ostrich vs Merlin?
Ostrich vs Merlin (1986) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ostrich vs Merlin?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ostrich vs Merlin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.