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This chess game between Matthews Stanford (2257) and Michael J Valvo (2368) was played at 26. Keres Memorial in 2001 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo?
Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo (2001) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (ECO C31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.