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This chess game between Oliver Penrose and Leonard Barden was played at Varsity Oxford-Cambridge in 1951 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Oliver Penrose vs Leonard Barden?
Oliver Penrose vs Leonard Barden (1951) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Oliver Penrose vs Leonard Barden?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (ECO C64).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Oliver Penrose vs Leonard Barden, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.