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This chess game between William Pollock and John Morphy was played at Irish CA Congress 3rd in 1889 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Italian Game: Evans Gambit (C51).
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 William Pollock vs John Morphy?
William Pollock vs John Morphy (1889) finished 1-0, a win for William Pollock.
What opening was played in William Pollock vs John Morphy?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Evans Gambit (ECO C51).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of William Pollock vs John Morphy, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.