John C. Saunders vs Simon Dighton

NCL978 SW Dragons-Northumbria, 1997 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).

Simon Dighton22351

John C. Saunders22250

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Game details

White: John C. Saunders (2225)
Black: Simon Dighton (2235)
Result: 0–1
Event: NCL978 SW Dragons-Northumbria
Year: 1997
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06)

About this chess game

This chess game between John C. Saunders (2225) and Simon Dighton (2235) was played at NCL978 SW Dragons-Northumbria in 1997 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06). 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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John C. Saunders vs Simon Dighton (1997) finished 0–1, a win for Simon Dighton.

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The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).

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