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This chess game between Sam Sloan (1902) and Karen Birkedahl (1649) was played at USA Team Ch Amateur East in 2001 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Amar Opening (A00).
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 Sam Sloan vs Karen Birkedahl?
Sam Sloan vs Karen Birkedahl (2001) finished 1-0, a win for Sam Sloan.
What opening was played in Sam Sloan vs Karen Birkedahl?
The game opened with the Amar Opening (ECO A00).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sam Sloan vs Karen Birkedahl, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.