Andrew Soltis vs Salvatore Matera

Mentor ch-USA, 1977 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Salvatore Matera2430½

Andrew Soltis2450½

Notation · 36 moves

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Game details

White: Andrew Soltis (2450)
Black: Salvatore Matera (2430)
Result: ½–½
Event: Mentor ch-USA
Year: 1977
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrew Soltis (2450) and Salvatore Matera (2430) was played at Mentor ch-USA in 1977 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Andrew Soltis vs Salvatore Matera?

Andrew Soltis vs Salvatore Matera (1977) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Andrew Soltis vs Salvatore Matera?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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