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This chess game between John Pollard (1931) and John Townsend (1919) was played at CB.2003.0.00087 in 2003 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation, Modern Main Line (A99).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Pollard vs John Townsend?
John Pollard vs John Townsend (2003) finished 1-0, a win for John Pollard.
What opening was played in John Pollard vs John Townsend?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation, Modern Main Line (ECO A99).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Pollard vs John Townsend, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.