Stuart Rachels vs Ivan St Ivanov

Long Beach ch-USA, 1989 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).

Ivan St Ivanov25050

Stuart Rachels23851

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Game details

White: Stuart Rachels (2385)
Black: Ivan St Ivanov (2505)
Result: 1–0
Event: Long Beach ch-USA
Year: 1989
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)

About this chess game

This chess game between Stuart Rachels (2385) and Ivan St Ivanov (2505) was played at Long Beach ch-USA in 1989 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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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Who won Stuart Rachels vs Ivan St Ivanov?

Stuart Rachels vs Ivan St Ivanov (1989) finished 1–0, a win for Stuart Rachels.

What opening was played in Stuart Rachels vs Ivan St Ivanov?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).

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