Matthew B Pollard vs Tom Borland

32. Guernsey Chess Festival, 2006 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).

Tom Borland1883½

Matthew B Pollard1789½

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Game details

White: Matthew B Pollard (1789)
Black: Tom Borland (1883)
Result: ½–½
Event: 32. Guernsey Chess Festival
Year: 2006
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matthew B Pollard (1789) and Tom Borland (1883) was played at 32. Guernsey Chess Festival in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36). 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 B Pollard vs Tom Borland?

Matthew B Pollard vs Tom Borland (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matthew B Pollard vs Tom Borland?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).

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