Mike Spencer vs Jon S Speelman

Tennessee Open, 1989 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).

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Mike Spencer0

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Game details

White: Mike Spencer
Black: Jon S Speelman (2640)
Result: 0–1
Event: Tennessee Open
Year: 1989
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mike Spencer and Jon S Speelman (2640) was played at Tennessee Open in 1989 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45). 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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Who won Mike Spencer vs Jon S Speelman?

Mike Spencer vs Jon S Speelman (1989) finished 0–1, a win for Jon S Speelman.

What opening was played in Mike Spencer vs Jon S Speelman?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (ECO E45).

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