James Rizzitano vs Roman Pelts
Chicago, 1989 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).
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Game details
- White
- James Rizzitano (2420)
- Black
- Roman Pelts (2430)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Chicago
- Year
- 1989
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Rizzitano (2420) and Roman Pelts (2430) was played at Chicago in 1989 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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 James Rizzitano vs Roman Pelts?
James Rizzitano vs Roman Pelts (1989) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Rizzitano vs Roman Pelts?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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