Emmanuel Rayner vs David H. Cummings

Brighton ch-BCF, 1977 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).

David H. Cummings22300

Emmanuel Rayner23351

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Game details

White: Emmanuel Rayner (2335)
Black: David H. Cummings (2230)
Result: 1–0
Event: Brighton ch-BCF
Year: 1977
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Emmanuel Rayner (2335) and David H. Cummings (2230) was played at Brighton ch-BCF in 1977 and finished 1–0. 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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Emmanuel Rayner vs David H. Cummings (1977) finished 1–0, a win for Emmanuel Rayner.

What opening was played in Emmanuel Rayner vs David H. Cummings?

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

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