Jonathan D Sarfati vs Russell John Dive

New Zealand Ch, 1992 · Result 1–0 · Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line (B05).

Russell John Dive23000

Jonathan D Sarfati23051

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Game details

White: Jonathan D Sarfati (2305)
Black: Russell John Dive (2300)
Result: 1–0
Event: New Zealand Ch
Year: 1992
Opening: Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line (B05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jonathan D Sarfati (2305) and Russell John Dive (2300) was played at New Zealand Ch in 1992 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line (B05). 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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Jonathan D Sarfati vs Russell John Dive (1992) finished 1–0, a win for Jonathan D Sarfati.

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The game opened with the Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line (ECO B05).

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