Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Christopher Read (1955) and Philip Tolhurst (2224) was played at Candidates A (ENG) in 2020 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
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.
Looking for more Christopher Read games or Philip Tolhurst games? This Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Petrov's Defense.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst?
Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst (2020) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christopher Read vs Philip Tolhurst, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.