Matthew J Payne vs Cian Ward
Cambridge International Open 3rd, 2025 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Game details
- White
- Matthew J Payne (2116)
- Black
- Cian Ward (1946)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Cambridge International Open 3rd
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Matthew J Payne (2116) and Cian Ward (1946) was played at Cambridge International Open 3rd in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02). 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 J Payne vs Cian Ward?
Matthew J Payne vs Cian Ward (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Cian Ward.
What opening was played in Matthew J Payne vs Cian Ward?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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