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This chess game between Saffern and Alan McCormick was played at New York in 1973 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation (D09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Saffern vs Alan McCormick?
Saffern vs Alan McCormick (1973) finished 0-1, a win for Alan McCormick.
What opening was played in Saffern vs Alan McCormick?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation (ECO D09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Saffern vs Alan McCormick, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.