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This chess game between Simon Rutherford (2305) and Michael Kontorovich (2385) was played at AUS Ch in 1998 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Simon Rutherford vs Michael Kontorovich?
Simon Rutherford vs Michael Kontorovich (1998) finished 0-1, a win for Michael Kontorovich.
What opening was played in Simon Rutherford vs Michael Kontorovich?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (ECO E48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Simon Rutherford vs Michael Kontorovich, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.