David C Smerdon vs Matthew J Wadsworth

4NCL 2015-16, 2016 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).

Matthew J Wadsworth2264½

David C Smerdon2521½

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Game details

White: David C Smerdon (2521)
Black: Matthew J Wadsworth (2264)
Result: ½–½
Event: 4NCL 2015-16
Year: 2016
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05)

About this chess game

This chess game between David C Smerdon (2521) and Matthew J Wadsworth (2264) was played at 4NCL 2015-16 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05). 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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David C Smerdon vs Matthew J Wadsworth (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).

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