Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Jim Paterson (1802) and Greg Beal (1630) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).
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.
Looking for more Jim Paterson games or Greg Beal games? This Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal?
Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Jim Paterson.
What opening was played in Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jim Paterson vs Greg Beal, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.