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This chess game between Sid Pickard (1803) and Lester Van Meter (2320) was played at Midwest Masters Inv in 1987 and finished 0-1. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48).
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 Sid Pickard vs Lester Van Meter?
Sid Pickard vs Lester Van Meter (1987) finished 0-1, a win for Lester Van Meter.
What opening was played in Sid Pickard vs Lester Van Meter?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sid Pickard vs Lester Van Meter, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.